Is The Hammocks safe?
The Hammocks, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates The Hammocks as “Go”.
Gogo's take on The Hammocks
“Go. The Hammocks is a peaceful, master-planned suburban community in southwest Miami-Dade that is very safe for visitors and residents alike. With low violent crime rates, scenic lakeside trail networks, and well-maintained residential subdivisions, standard personal awareness is sufficient.”
Local headlines in recent years centered on the high-profile legal prosecution of former HOA board members for financial fraud, with street and violent crime remaining consistently low.
About the area
The Hammocks is an expansive suburban enclave centered around a network of scenic man-made lakes, recreation facilities, and quiet cul-de-sacs in western Miami-Dade County. It offers a distinctly family-oriented, tranquil atmosphere with neighborhood plazas featuring a diverse mix of Latin and casual dining.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Lakeside Trails
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in The Hammocks
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 54/100
The neighborhood features an extensive private multi-use trail looping around the central lakes, though municipal bike-share is not available and protected bike lanes on busy perimeter thoroughfares are sparse.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both county and national benchmarks
- Extensive network of private and community paved trails wrapping around scenic lakes
- High rates of owner occupancy and well-maintained single-family and townhome properties
- Abundant green spaces, community parks, and sports facilities
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property offenses such as unlocked vehicle break-ins in parking lots
- Strong car dependence requiring vehicle transport for virtually all activities
- Considerable distance and heavy traffic congestion when commuting toward central Miami or the beaches
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in The Hammocks, with no persistent encampments or panhandling observed in the residential areas or commercial centers.
What The Hammocks is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging around lake paths, walking dogs, and commuting out to work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential environment with light foot traffic centered around local strip malls and community parks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet suburban atmosphere as families return home and local eateries experience steady, relaxed neighborhood dining.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and tranquil across residential cul-de-sacs, with virtually no pedestrian activity and low security risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit provides local bus service through routes like the 88 (Kendall Cruiser) and 104 along major arteries like SW 88th Street, though the nearest Metrorail station (Dadeland North) is over 8 miles east.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, with large surface lots in all commercial shopping centers and private driveways or designated parking spaces in residential communities.
Things to do in The Hammocks
- Walk, run, or cycle along the scenic paved trail system surrounding the Hammocks Community lakes
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, playgrounds, and picnic pavilions at Wild Lime Park
- Sample diverse Latin cuisine and artisanal pastries at the neighborhood strip plazas along Kendall Drive
Local favorites
- Empanada Harry's Bakery & Cafe · Bakery & Cafe · 4.7★ (1250)Acclaimed local bakery offering inventive artisanal empanadas, gourmet pastries, and weekend brunch items.
- El Rinconcito Latino - The Hammocks · Cuban Restaurant · 4.2★ (2350)Popular casual neighborhood fixture serving hearty Cuban comfort classics, daily specials, and cafecito.
- Acapulco Taqueria · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (780)Unpretentious strip-mall spot delivering authentic street tacos, quesadillas, and house-made salsas.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.