Is West Miramar safe?
Miramar, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates West Miramar as “Go”.
Gogo's take on West Miramar
“Go. West Miramar is an exceptionally safe, prosperous, master-planned suburban community with very low violent and property crime rates. While it lacks urban density and nightlife, visitors will find tranquil parks, family amenities, and upscale residential developments.”
About the area
West Miramar is a sprawling suburban area characterized by gated communities, scenic waterways, and modern commercial plazas adjacent to the Everglades. It is largely residential and corporate, catering to families and commuters with easy highway access to I-75.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Master-Planned
- Lakeside
Walking and biking in West Miramar
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There is no municipal bike-share system, but residential master-planned areas and Miramar Regional Park provide wide paved multi-use paths suitable for recreational cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both national and Broward County averages
- High median household incomes well over $100,000 paired with negligible poverty and vacancy rates
- Extensively well-maintained infrastructure, gated subdivisions, and secure commercial plazas
Cons
- Almost completely car-dependent with minimal pedestrian connectivity between subdivisions
- Occasional vehicle burglaries targeting unlocked cars in residential driveways or retail parking lots
- Heavy commuter traffic congestion along major thoroughfares like Miramar Parkway and Pines Boulevard during rush hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in West Miramar, with no established encampments or regular panhandling.
What West Miramar is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and light school and commuter traffic winding through wide suburban streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy along commercial strips and Miramar Parkway, maintaining a calm and completely secure environment throughout residential areas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential feel with families dining at local plazas; walking within neighborhoods remains very safe.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and dark along suburban avenues with negligible street activity and low crime risk, though most retail is closed.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) operates local bus routes like Route 28 and express routes connecting to downtown hubs, but coverage in western subdivisions is sparse and there is no direct passenger rail service.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with vast open surface lots at all shopping plazas and community parks; no paid meters or parking decks exist.
Things to do in West Miramar
- Catch a cricket match, concert, or festival at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater
- Walk or skate the scenic paved lakeside paths inside Miramar Regional Park
- Browse local shops and dine al fresco at the Miramar Town Center or nearby Shops at Pembroke Gardens
Local favorites
- Bocaditos Bistro · Latin American Bistro · 4.6★ (1150)Upscale Latin-fusion dining known for creative brunch dishes, tapas, and handcrafted cocktails.
- Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (620)Authentic regional Sardinian Italian cuisine featuring wood-grilled dishes and an extensive wine list.
- Ceviche Arigato · Peruvian-Japanese Fusion · 4.4★ (890)Popular local spot serving fresh Peruvian ceviches and Nikkei-style sushi rolls in a casual setting.
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.
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