Is The Hammocks Southeast 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 Southeast as “Go”.
Gogo's take on The Hammocks Southeast
“Go. The Hammocks Southeast is a quiet, highly safe master-planned suburban community characterized by manicured subdivisions, private lakes, and extensive greenways. Violent crime is very low, making it an extremely secure area for residents and visiting families alike.”
About the area
Located in West Kendall, The Hammocks Southeast consists of sprawling residential neighborhoods centered around artificial lakes and community parks. It offers a calm, family-oriented atmosphere with low commercial density and peaceful residential streets.
- Suburban / Planned
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in The Hammocks Southeast
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 56/100
While commercial bike-share docks are not available, the community features an extensive network of dedicated multi-use paths around the neighborhood lakes and connections to bike lanes along SW 152nd Avenue.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Miami-Dade County and national averages
- Strong socio-economic indicators with high homeownership and median household incomes exceeding $85,000
- Extensive network of private paved lakeside jogging trails and well-kept neighborhood parks
- Active community association and responsive local Miami-Dade police presence
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with minimal direct walkability to shopping and dining hubs
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Significant distance and commuter traffic congestion when traveling to central Miami or the beaches
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in this residential area, with no established encampments or regular panhandling observed.
What The Hammocks Southeast is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and parents walking children around community lakes and parks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with standard suburban traffic along main collector roads and open recreation areas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Family-oriented and tranquil as residents return home; streets and lighted paths remain very safe for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with minimal activity and low crime risk, though residential lighting varies along interior streets.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit provides limited local service via Metrobus Route 104 and Route 72; the nearest rapid transit hub, Metrorail's Dadeland South Station, is roughly 10 miles east and requires a connecting bus or car ride.
Parking is abundant and completely free across shopping center plazas and community parks; residential streets feature dedicated driveway and permit-regulated guest spaces.
Things to do in The Hammocks Southeast
- Walk or jog along the multi-mile scenic Hammocks Lake Trail loop
- Enjoy sports facilities, tennis courts, and open fields at Hammocks Community Park
- Relax with family and picnic under shaded pavilions at Wild Lime Park
Local favorites
- Pincho Burgers & Kebabs · Latin American / Fast Casual · 4.5★ (1120)Popular local counter-serve spot known for creative Latin-infused burgers, bowls, and seasoned kebabs.
- Sushi Sake Hammocks · Japanese Restaurant · 4.4★ (890)Neighborhood staple serving a broad selection of sushi rolls, hibachi entrees, and late-night drinks.
- Don Pan Bakery Cafe · Bakery & Cafe · 4.3★ (640)Casual Latin-style bakery offering fresh pastries, empanadas, sandwiches, and rich Cuban coffee.
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.