Is West Lakewood East safe?
Margate, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates West Lakewood East as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on West Lakewood East
“Go. West Lakewood East is a quiet, established suburban residential community in Margate that poses minimal safety concerns for visitors. While it is predominantly residential with few traditional tourist attractions, general safety levels are solid during daytime and evening hours.”
About the area
West Lakewood East is a peaceful South Florida residential neighborhood in Margate, characterized by single-family homes, townhouses, and canal-side streets. The community is home to a mix of families, working professionals, and retirees, with easy access to nearby parks and suburban retail corridors.
- Suburban
- Quiet / Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in West Lakewood East
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 53/100
There is no local municipal bike-share system in Margate, but residential streets are low-speed and navigable for cyclists connecting to the C-14 Canal greenway trail system.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are low compared to urban Broward County hubs
- Stable residential occupancy with high homeownership and low vacancy
- Quiet, low-traffic neighborhood streets suitable for morning and evening strolls
- Close proximity to Margate recreational facilities and community parks
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle burglaries along residential streets
- Car-dependent layout with minimal direct walkability to dining and retail
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential blocks at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the residential neighborhood, with occasional individuals noticed near major commercial intersections along State Road 7 or Atlantic Boulevard.
What West Lakewood East is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant, with residents walking dogs and low vehicular traffic through neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with typical suburban activity and standard delivery traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet atmosphere as residents return home, remaining very safe for strolls along well-lit main corridors.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and quiet streets; generally safe, though standard suburban awareness is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) operates local bus routes like Route 18 on State Road 7 and Route 81 along Atlantic Boulevard. There is no direct rail access in Margate; the nearest Tri-Rail commuter rail station is Pompano Beach Station, roughly 6 miles east.
Parking is readily available and free throughout the area, primarily via private driveways and unrestricted suburban street parking.
Things to do in West Lakewood East
- Walk or jog around the tranquil green space at nearby Southeast Park
- Enjoy casual recreation and open sports fields at Firefighters Park
- Explore diverse local Caribbean and Latin dining options along State Road 7
Local favorites
- La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (2150)Popular family-owned staple serving generous plates of Mexican and Spanish favorites with margaritas.
- Dutch Pots Jamaican Restaurant · Jamaican Restaurant · 4.2★ (1100)Casual eatery known for authentic jerk chicken, oxtail, and classic Caribbean comfort food.
- Spanky's Cheesesteak Factory · Sandwich Shop · 4.4★ (680)Longstanding local counter-service spot dishing out hearty Philly cheesesteaks and hoagies.
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.