Is The Roads safe?
Miami, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates The Roads as “Go”.
Gogo's take on The Roads
“Go. The Roads is one of Miami's safest and most pleasant historic urban neighborhoods, defined by quiet, canopy-shaded residential streets. While standard vigilance regarding vehicle break-ins is advised near its commercial borders, violent crime is exceptionally low.”
About the area
Designed in the 1920s by Mary Brickell, The Roads is famous for its unique diagonal street layout, historic architecture, and lush banyan tree canopies. It serves as an affluent, tranquil enclave positioned conveniently between bustling Brickell, Coral Way, and Little Havana.
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Quiet Residential
- Affluent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in The Roads
Walk score: 74/100 · Bike score: 71/100
Citi Bike docking stations are located along the perimeter corridors, and riders enjoy direct access to The Underline linear trail adjacent to US-1 and the Metrorail line.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to adjacent downtown zones
- High median household income and well-maintained single-family and historic properties
- Quiet, shaded residential streets ideal for walking, jogging, and family living
- Close proximity to major employment hubs in Brickell and Downtown Miami
Cons
- Opportunistic vehicle break-ins occasionally occur along peripheral avenues
- Heavy commuter cut-through traffic along major boundary streets during peak hours
- Limited commercial and dining options within the residential core
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the interior residential streets of The Roads. Minor panhandling or individuals resting outdoors occasionally appear near the perimeter Metrorail stations and along busy sections of US-1 and SW 8th Street.
What The Roads is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active, safe, and pleasant as residents jog, walk dogs, and commute under dense tree cover.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and peaceful throughout residential avenues with low traffic and high safety.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and comfortable for evening strolls, though mature trees create dim lighting on secondary streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally very calm and low risk, though unlit side streets warrant normal urban awareness regarding vehicle security.
Transit, parking and getting around
Miami-Dade Transit provides rail access via the Metrorail, with Vizcaya Station and Brickell Station both located within a 10- to 15-minute walk of the neighborhood perimeter. Frequent Metrobus routes run along Coral Way (SW 13th St) and SW 3rd Avenue.
Street parking is largely free and accessible throughout the residential grid, though select blocks close to Brickell have residential permit restrictions. Metered spots managed by the Miami Parking Authority are present along Coral Way.
Things to do in The Roads
- Walk or jog along the scenic, shaded median parkways featuring historic 1920s Mediterranean homes
- Access The Underline multi-use trail at the nearby Vizcaya Metrorail Station for a run or bike ride
- Dine at classic neighborhood bistros and bakeries along the Coral Way corridor
Local favorites
- Perricone's Marketplace & Cafe · Italian Restaurant & Market · 4.5★ (1380)A beloved local staple offering hearty Italian dishes, deli provisions, and patio seating.
- Casola's Pizzeria & Sub Shop · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (2950)Long-running spot serving giant pizza slices, subs, and wings with free sample bites at the counter.
- Roasters 'N Toasters · Deli & Breakfast · 4.4★ (620)Popular New York-style deli on the Coral Way edge serving all-day breakfast, bagels, and pastrami.
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.