Is West Miramar 3 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 3 as “Go”.
Gogo's take on West Miramar 3
“Go. West Miramar is an exceptionally safe, quiet, and affluent master-planned suburban community characterized by gated subdivisions, pristine parks, and very low violent crime rates. Visitors will find a family-centric environment, though a personal vehicle is necessary to get around.”
About the area
West Miramar is a sprawling suburban section of southwest Broward County featuring manicured residential subdivisions, lakefront properties, and large municipal parks. The area caters primarily to families and commuters with modern strip malls and high-quality recreational facilities.
- Family-Friendly
- Master-Planned
- Suburban Oasis
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet & Secure
Walking and biking in West Miramar 3
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 46/100
There is no city bike-share program, but the area features wide sidewalks, flat terrain, and internal paved multi-use paths inside community developments and Miramar Regional Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both county and national averages.
- High median household incomes exceeding $100,000 paired with well-maintained owner-occupied housing.
- Abundant green space and family-oriented amenities centered around Miramar Regional Park.
- High density of gated neighborhoods and private community security patrols.
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with poor walkability outside of self-contained residential subdivisions.
- Isolated property crime risks primarily limited to occasional unlocked vehicle prowls.
- Rush-hour congestion along major east-west arteries like Miramar Parkway and Pines Boulevard.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in this part of Miramar due to master-planned residential zoning, private gated subdivisions, and suburban enforcement.
What West Miramar 3 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and commuters navigating local subdivision exits.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with moderate commercial traffic concentrated in strip mall parking plazas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure across neighborhoods as families return home and local casual restaurants fill up.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity with very quiet streets; safety remains high, though foot traffic is virtually zero.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides limited bus service along major thoroughfares such as Routes 28 and 83. The nearest commuter rail is the Tri-Rail Golden Glades or Fort Lauderdale stations roughly 20 miles away, making a car essential for travel.
Parking is abundant, free, and straightforward across all commercial shopping plazas, parks, and residential driveways, with no metered street parking.
Things to do in West Miramar 3
- Catch an outdoor concert or community festival at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater.
- Cool off at the Miramar Regional Park Aquatic Center with its splash pads and swimming facilities.
- Spend an afternoon shopping, dining, and strolling around the outdoor plazas along Miramar Parkway.
Local favorites
- Pho 79 Miramar · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Popular local eatery serving generous bowls of traditional pho and Vietnamese specialties in a relaxed strip-mall setting.
- Vicky Bakery Miramar · Cuban Bakery · 4.4★ (820)Beloved South Florida bakery chain known for freshly baked pastelitos, Cuban sandwiches, and rich espresso.
- Bokamper's Sports Bar & Grill · Sports Bar · 4.2★ (2300)High-energy lakefront sports hub offering American pub fare, draft beers, and dozens of TV screens.
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.