Is West Lauderhill safe?
Lauderhill, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates West Lauderhill as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on West Lauderhill
“Go with care. West Lauderhill is primarily a quiet residential and commercial suburban area, but property crimes like vehicle break-ins and occasional violent incidents in surrounding corridors warrant heightened awareness. Stick to commercial plazas and main thoroughfares, especially after dark.”
Local news coverage intermittently reports localized commercial robberies and auto thefts along the commercial stretches of Oakland Park Boulevard and University Drive.
About the area
West Lauderhill is a diverse suburban sector of central Broward County characterized by mid-century single-family homes, condominium complexes, and strip retail centers. While significantly calmer than parts of central or eastern Lauderhill, it remains an area where standard suburban safety precautions are necessary.
- Suburban Strip
- Car-Dependent
- Diverse Community
- Residential Enclaves
Walking and biking in West Lauderhill
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 44/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is sparse, consisting mainly of painted lanes on high-speed thoroughfares; there are no municipal bike-share stations in West Lauderhill.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Predominantly residential neighborhoods with lower violent crime compared to eastern Lauderhill corridors
- Close proximity to major retail hubs and dining options along University Drive and Oakland Park Boulevard
- High vehicle ownership and quick access to the Sawgrass Expressway and Florida's Turnpike
Cons
- Higher-than-average rates of property crime, particularly vehicle burglary and catalytic converter theft
- Pockets of elevated poverty and older, lower-maintenance multi-family rental complexes
- Poor pedestrian infrastructure along high-speed arterial roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is low to moderate, mainly observed as occasional panhandling around major intersections such as Oakland Park Boulevard and University Drive rather than established encampments.
What West Lauderhill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active and generally safe as commuters head out and commercial strip malls open up for daily business.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy with suburban vehicular traffic; plazas and supermarkets are bustling with standard personal safety intact.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet in residential pockets, though parking lots along commercial arteries require extra awareness of your surroundings.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Streets are largely deserted; walking alone is not recommended due to sporadic opportunistic crime and limited foot traffic.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service along major corridors such as Routes 72 (Oakland Park Blvd) and 2 (University Dr); there is no direct passenger rail service within walking distance, with Fort Lauderdale Tri-Rail/Brightline stations located roughly 8 miles to the east.
Parking is abundant and free in private driveways, residential lots, and expansive strip mall surface parking lots throughout the area.
Things to do in West Lauderhill
- Enjoy golf or recreational sports at the nearby Lauderhill Golf Course and community parks
- Explore authentic Caribbean bakeries, grocery markets, and eateries along Oakland Park Boulevard
- Visit Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium just a short drive southeast for international cricket matches and community festivals
Local favorites
- Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant · Jamaican Restaurant · 4.2★ (1850)Popular counter-serve spot dishing out generous portions of jerk chicken, oxtail, and plantains.
- Silver Pond Restaurant · Chinese Restaurant · 4.3★ (820)Long-standing strip-mall venue renowned for authentic Cantonese-style seafood and family-style platters.
- Woodmont Natural Area · Nature Preserve · 4.6★ (310)Nearby tranquil pine flatwoods park offering nature trails, birdwatching, and boardwalks.
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.