Is East Pembroke Pines 4 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 4 as “Go”.
Gogo's take on East Pembroke Pines 4
“Go. East Pembroke Pines is a stable, predominantly residential suburban community that is generally very safe for visitors and families. While it sits closer to major arterial transit corridors where opportunistic property crime can occur, violent crime remains distinctly low.”
About the area
East Pembroke Pines offers an established, mid-century to late-20th-century suburban environment featuring ranch-style homes, townhome complexes, and ubiquitous commercial strip plazas. It borders Hollywood and Miramar, providing easy access to regional shopping, parks, and major Broward County thoroughfares.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Strip-Mall Retail
Walking and biking in East Pembroke Pines 4
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations; cyclists rely on standard painted bike lanes along select section roads and neighborhood streets.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are well below state and national averages.
- Strong middle-income economic base with high rates of owner-occupied housing.
- Abundant everyday shopping, grocery stores, and diverse dining options along major corridors.
Cons
- Occasional vehicle break-ins and package thefts reported in suburban parking lots and driveways.
- Heavy commuter traffic congestion along Pines Boulevard and University Drive.
- Limited walkability requiring a personal vehicle for almost all errands.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within interior residential neighborhoods, though occasional individuals panhandling can be observed near major commercial intersections along Pines Boulevard and University Drive.
What East Pembroke Pines 4 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with local school drop-offs and commuter traffic heading toward major highways.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active and generally safe with steady residential movement and shopping plaza foot traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet in residential subdivisions while dining plazas remain lively and well-lit.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Calm and low-key with minimal foot traffic; routine suburban precautions are sufficient.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus coverage primarily via Route 7, Route 8, and Route 18 along major arterials; the nearest commuter rail connection is the Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station approximately 5 miles to the east.
Ample free surface parking is available in residential driveways, community bays, and commercial shopping centers without meter restrictions.
Things to do in East Pembroke Pines 4
- Enjoy outdoor tennis, playgrounds, and baseball fields at Maxwell Park.
- Explore diverse Caribbean and Latin American culinary hotspots along Pines Boulevard.
- Visit nearby Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome for cycling and open-air recreation.
Local favorites
- Capriccio Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1250)Longtime upscale eatery renowned for traditional Italian classics, live music, and polished service.
- Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine · Cuban Restaurant · 4.4★ (1820)Casual and bustling local staple serving hearty Cuban comfort dishes and tropical cocktails.
- Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill · American Grill · 4.5★ (3100)Famous South Florida neighborhood tavern known for baby back ribs, fresh fish, and laid-back nautical vibes.
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.