During the day I have yet to experience a violent crime. My bad experiences have included catcalling when taking public transportation and uncomfortable run ins with unhoused locals. We are notorious for bad drivers as well. Overall, if you stay in lively areas you should be fine even as a solo traveler.
Posted: January 8, 2026Sunrise near Sawgrass is VERY safe but I would caution against walking along main roads at night due to traffic accidents or assault attempts. Broward is very unsafe but Sunrise the city close to Sawgrass Mall is good. Wilton Manors is also pretty safe, but I don't like Fort Lauderdale at night. I also frequent Miami, and Wynwood is pretty safe but expensive. South Beach is rife with harassment, I'd only go in a group.
Posted: February 1, 2025The safety map shows areas in Fort Lauderdale where women have reported feeling unsafe.
Rebecca
Fort Lauderdale
5 days
Hello I’m adventurous and easy going. I love music, animals, eating good food! I’m from Canada originally and have travelled the world. My favorite place I’ve lived is LA. Favorite places visited: Jamaica and Australia.
Gail
Fort Lauderdale
3 days
I’m a retired educator and avid traveler. I have traveled with SERVAS and Couchsufing. I often travel solo and stay in hostels. I lived in France in 1964-65 and in 1967-68. I lived in Denmark in 1970-71. I have lived in South Florida for more than 50 years. I like meeting local people and enjoy “home stays” to do that.