Is The Hammocks South 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 South as “Go”.
Gogo's take on The Hammocks South
“Go. The Hammocks South is a safe, quiet suburban enclave in southwest Miami-Dade defined by master-planned residential communities, man-made lakes, and strip retail centers. Violent crime is rare, and while a car is necessary for navigation, visitors will find the area peaceful and secure.”
The community has seen enhanced neighborhood governance following the high-profile 2022 legal resolution and oversight restructuring of the Hammocks HOA board.
About the area
The Hammocks South is a sprawling residential community located southwest of Kendall, known for its extensive lakefront paths and family-oriented subdivisions. The neighborhood offers an authentic local suburban Miami atmosphere with strong Latin American culinary influences in its shopping centers.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Lakefront Trails
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in The Hammocks South
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 58/100
No commercial bike-share stations operate here, but the area features a dedicated multi-use paved trail network weaving through neighborhoods and around local lakes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than the Miami-Dade County average
- Solid median household incomes, high homeownership rates, and well-maintained properties
- Miles of interconnected, paved walking and jogging trails encircling neighborhood lakes
Cons
- Car-dependent layout with heavy peak-hour traffic along SW 104th Street and SW 120th Street
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Substantial distance and travel time to Downtown Miami, the beaches, and the urban core
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically absent across The Hammocks South, with no encampments or concentrated panhandling observed in the area.
What The Hammocks South is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with numerous residents out exercising, walking dogs, and commuting along the trail networks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active suburban hum with high safety around local plazas, schools, and neighborhood thoroughfares.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-oriented, with well-lit shopping plazas and residents dining or visiting neighborhood parks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and largely empty; streets remain secure, though dimly lit lake paths are best avoided after dark.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit is operated by Miami-Dade Transit with bus routes 104 and 204 (Killian KAT Express) serving main corridors. The nearest rail link is the Dadeland South Metrorail station, located roughly 10 miles east.
Parking is straightforward and free in commercial plaza surface lots, while residential communities rely on private driveways, designated resident stalls, and HOA-regulated visitor spaces.
Things to do in The Hammocks South
- Jog or stroll along the Hammocks Community Lake Trail greenway
- Enjoy sports facilities, open fields, and picnic areas at Wild Lime Park
- Explore local Latin American bakeries and casual dining spots at Hammocks Town Center
Local favorites
- Mi Colombia Cafeteria & Restaurant · Colombian Restaurant · 4.3★ (850)A bustling neighborhood mainstay serving traditional Colombian empanadas, bandeja paisa, and fresh bakery treats.
- Sushi Runner Hammocks · Japanese Restaurant · 4.4★ (920)A casual local spot popular for creative sushi rolls, poke bowls, and Latin-Asian fusion appetizers.
- Fuego Y Brasa Miami · Peruvian Restaurant · 4.5★ (610)A well-rated eatery offering authentic Peruvian ceviches, lomo saltado, and rotisserie chicken.
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.