Is West Plantation safe?
Plantation, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates West Plantation as “Go”.
Gogo's take on West Plantation
“Go. West Plantation is an affluent, peaceful, and very safe suburban area in central Broward County. Violent crime is rare, making it an easy and secure visit for families and leisure travelers.”
About the area
West Plantation is characterized by lushly landscaped subdivisions, gated communities, canals, and expansive parks. It offers a quiet residential setting alongside strip centers, golf courses, and easy access to shopping amenities.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in West Plantation
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 49/100
Biking is pleasant on neighborhood sidewalks and multi-use paths inside Plantation Central Park, though dedicated bike lanes along major thoroughfares like Cleary Boulevard and Pine Island Road are limited.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly below both Florida and national averages
- High median household incomes exceeding $95,000 and low poverty rates
- Well-maintained suburban infrastructure and high homeownership rates
- Abundant public parks and recreational athletic facilities
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with sprawling multilane arterial roads
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglaries in commercial parking lots and driveways
- Virtually no walkable nightlife or late-night dining options
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in West Plantation, with only rare panhandling observed near major commercial intersections along University Drive and Broward Boulevard.
What West Plantation is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and parents heading to local parks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet residential streets with typical suburban traffic flow along main commercial thoroughfares.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe with families and patrons dining around shopping plazas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with minimal foot traffic; residential subdivisions remain safe and secure.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Broward County Transit (BCT) with bus routes like Route 22 and Route 81 traversing major east-west arteries; there is no rail station within walking distance.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free across vast surface lots at shopping centers, parks, and residential complexes.
Things to do in West Plantation
- Spend a day outdoors enjoying the sports fields, aquatic complex, and walking paths at Plantation Central Park
- Play a round of golf on the lush championship fairways at Plantation Preserve Golf Course & Club
- Browse local produce, artisan treats, and flowers at the Plantation Farmers Market on weekend mornings
Local favorites
- Mustard Seed Bistro · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (680)Acclaimed neighborhood bistro serving creative seasonal American fare and house-made desserts.
- Viennese Bake Shop · Bakery · 4.7★ (410)Longstanding European-style bakery known for custom cakes, fresh pastries, and cookies.
- Plantation Preserve Golf Course & Clubhouse · Golf Course & Dining · 4.5★ (750)Public championship golf course featuring a scenic clubhouse restaurant overlooking the greens.
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.