Is East Pembroke Pines 5 safe?
Pembroke Pines, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates East Pembroke Pines 5 as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on East Pembroke Pines 5
“Go. East Pembroke Pines is a quiet, well-established residential enclave that is generally safe for visitors and families. While it lacks the glitz of newer western developments, standard suburban precautions regarding vehicle security are all you need.”
About the area
East Pembroke Pines features mid-century single-family homes, mature tree cover, and neighborhood shopping plazas situated between major South Florida transit corridors. It offers a calm, community-centered atmosphere with convenient access to nearby parks, golf courses, and commercial strips along Pines Boulevard.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in East Pembroke Pines 5
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
There is no local bike-share system, but residential streets have wide sidewalks and bike lanes along selected arterial corridors connecting toward regional parks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates remain significantly lower than the national and South Florida regional averages
- High rates of owner-occupied single-family homes contribute to neighborhood stability
- Well-maintained municipal parks and responsive local emergency services
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins along commercial plazas
- Heavy commuter traffic congestion along Pines Boulevard and University Drive
- Older housing infrastructure with fewer gated community amenities than West Pines
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in the residential pockets, though occasional individuals or panhandlers may be seen near major intersections along Pines Boulevard and University Drive.
What East Pembroke Pines 5 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers, and standard school and work commuter traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy around major thoroughfares and shopping plazas, but residential side streets remain quiet and safe.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-oriented, with well-lit streets and low foot traffic after dusk.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and generally safe, though commercial parking lots can feel isolated and require basic situational awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service along major corridors such as Route 7 on Pines Boulevard, though rail transit requires driving east to the Sheridan Street or Hollywood Tri-Rail stations.
Parking is abundant and free in neighborhood shopping center lots and private residential driveways; street parking regulations are strictly enforced by the city.
Things to do in East Pembroke Pines 5
- Walk or picnic along the paved trails at nearby Brian Piccolo Sports Park
- Play a round of golf at the Club at Emerald Hills just east of the area
- Explore local Latin-American and Caribbean dining options along Pines Boulevard
Local favorites
- Capriccio Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1650)Elegant fine-dining Italian staple known for live piano music and classic pasta dishes.
- Mojo Donuts · Donut Shop · 4.7★ (3100)Celebrated bakery serving gourmet, inventive donut flavors and craft coffee.
- Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (890)Longtime local favorite delivering authentic Mexican comfort food and margaritas.
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.