Is East Pembroke Pines safe?
Pembroke Pines, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates East Pembroke Pines as “Go”.
Gogo's take on East Pembroke Pines
“Go. East Pembroke Pines is an established, quiet suburban community with low violent crime rates and stable residential neighborhoods. Visitors can explore local parks and shopping plazas comfortably, with standard awareness recommended around major commercial intersections along Pines Boulevard and State Road 7.”
About the area
East Pembroke Pines represents the older, mid-century to late-20th-century core of the city, featuring quiet residential cul-de-sacs alongside busy arterial shopping corridors. It offers convenient access to local parks, diverse Caribbean and Latin dining, and traditional South Florida suburban amenities.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in East Pembroke Pines
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
There is no formal municipal bike-share system, though some thoroughfares offer designated bike lanes and sidewalk riding is common along wider corridors.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are consistently well below state and national averages.
- Strong middle-income stability with high homeownership rates and stable occupancy.
- Well-maintained municipal parks and responsive local police services.
Cons
- Commercial strip corridors experience occasional property crime and vehicle break-ins.
- Higher traffic congestion and pedestrian accident risks along multi-lane thoroughfares like Pines Blvd and SR 7.
- Older infrastructure with occasional localized street flooding during severe tropical downpours.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within residential areas, with occasional individuals noticed near major bus stops and shopping plazas along State Road 7 and Pines Boulevard.
What East Pembroke Pines is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting along arterial roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy commercial traffic along shopping corridors, while inner residential streets remain calm and safe.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Family-oriented and relaxed around strip malls and casual dining spots with good visibility.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and largely deserted residential streets; late-night activity is limited to 24-hour gas stations and convenience stores along main avenues.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service primarily via Route 7 (SR 7/US 441) and Route 83 (Pines Boulevard); there is no direct rail station within walking distance, with the nearest Tri-Rail station located several miles east in Hollywood.
Ample free surface parking is readily available in all retail plazas and public parks; residential street parking is regulated by local city codes.
Things to do in East Pembroke Pines
- Stroll and play sports at the spacious Fletcher Art & Cultural Center and adjacent park facilities.
- Explore diverse Latin American and West Indian specialty grocers and bakeries along Pines Boulevard.
- Visit Maxwell Park for tennis, playgrounds, and family-friendly walking loops.
Local favorites
- Capriccio Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1250)Longstanding, upscale Italian venue known for classic pasta dishes and live piano music.
- Mojo Donuts · Donut Shop · 4.7★ (2300)Celebrated craft doughnut bakery offering inventive gourmet flavors and fresh coffee.
- Nami Japanese Restaurant · Japanese Restaurant · 4.5★ (680)Intimate neighborhood staple serving traditional sushi rolls and Japanese hot entrees.
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.