Is West Miramar 5 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 5 as “Go”.
Gogo's take on West Miramar 5
“Go. West Miramar is an exceptionally safe, affluent, and master-planned suburban community in southwestern Broward County. The primary safety concerns are minor property offenses like unlocked vehicle prowling rather than violent street crime.”
About the area
West Miramar 5 is characterized by expansive gated residential developments, pristine waterways, well-manicured landscaping, and sprawling shopping plazas. It is an upscale, family-centric area with top-tier municipal amenities, though it requires a vehicle for almost all daily activities.
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban Master-Planned
- Gated Communities
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in West Miramar 5
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 44/100
Dedicated bike lanes exist along major thoroughfares like Miramar Parkway and SW 172nd Avenue, but long distances and fast-moving suburban traffic require caution; no municipal bike-share is active.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both national and regional Florida averages.
- High median household incomes exceeding $100,000 paired with very low poverty levels under 5%.
- Many subdivisions feature gated access, private security patrols, and rigorous HOA maintenance.
- Modern infrastructure with well-maintained public parks, lighting, and sports complexes.
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked car burglaries and porch package thefts.
- Heavy suburban commuter traffic along Miramar Parkway, Dykes Road, and access points to I-75.
- Very low pedestrian infrastructure connectivity between residential subdivisions and commercial plazas.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent throughout the area due to suburban sprawl, gated neighborhood layouts, and regular municipal patrol presence.
What West Miramar 5 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, cyclists, and school commutes moving along wide parkways.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet in residential enclaves, with moderate retail traffic around neighborhood shopping plazas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-oriented, with well-lit streets and very low risk for evening strolls inside neighborhoods.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with minimal pedestrian traffic; remains very safe aside from isolated vehicle prowls.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is limited; Broward County Transit (BCT) operates Route 28 along Miramar Parkway, but service intervals are long and there is no direct passenger rail service nearby.
Parking is completely effortless and free, with vast surface lots at commercial plazas and ample driveway or private garage parking in residential subdivisions.
Things to do in West Miramar 5
- Attend outdoor concerts and community events at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater.
- Enjoy the aquatic complex, cricket grounds, and sports fields at Miramar Regional Park.
- Explore waterfront dining and suburban retail plazas along Miramar Parkway.
Local favorites
- Bokamper's Sports Bar & Grill · Sports Bar & American Restaurant · 4.2★ (2480)Lively waterfront sports bar serving burgers, wings, and American classics with abundant indoor and outdoor TV screens.
- Sabor Latino Restaurant · Latin American Restaurant · 4.3★ (680)Casual, family-owned restaurant known for hearty Colombian and Latin American plates, empanadas, and fresh juices.
- Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater · Live Music Venue · 4.6★ (1250)Open-air community amphitheater hosting festivals, concerts, and cultural performances under a covered canopy.
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.