Is East Silver Lakes 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 Silver Lakes as “Go”.
Gogo's take on East Silver Lakes
“Go. East Silver Lakes is an exceptionally safe, master-planned suburban neighborhood characterized by peaceful residential streets and very low crime rates. Visitors will find a tranquil, family-oriented environment ideal for quiet strolls and outdoor recreation, though having a personal vehicle is essential to get around.”
About the area
East Silver Lakes is a serene, water-centric master-planned community situated in western Pembroke Pines. The area is defined by interconnected lakes, gated subdivisions, manicured landscaping, and neighborhood parks. It offers a relaxed residential ambiance with convenient proximity to western Broward County shopping centers.
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet Suburb
- Scenic Waterways
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in East Silver Lakes
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no municipal bike-share docks, but wide internal sidewalks and low-speed residential streets make for pleasant casual biking within the community.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to state and national benchmarks
- Affluent economic profile with high homeownership rates and exceptionally low poverty
- Meticulously maintained community infrastructure with well-lit streets and gated enclaves
- Excellent access to community green spaces, sporting facilities, and lakefront views
Cons
- High car dependency with limited walkable commercial corridors
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Strict HOA parking restrictions that can make visitor street parking inconvenient
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent throughout this master-planned residential community, with no encampments or panhandling present.
What East Silver Lakes is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active and exceptionally safe with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting along quiet residential lanes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and peaceful with minimal street activity and a very safe suburban environment throughout.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and comfortable with well-lit community roads, posing virtually no safety concerns for visitors.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very silent with minimal foot traffic; perfectly safe, though basic suburban awareness regarding vehicle locking is recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) operates local bus routes like Route 7 along nearby Pines Boulevard, but service is suburban-oriented with no passenger rail or BRT stations within walking distance.
Parking is free and easy in retail plazas and park lots, but residential streets are heavily regulated by HOA rules prohibiting overnight street parking.
Things to do in East Silver Lakes
- Jog or relax along the lakeside trails and open fields at SilverLakes South Park
- Utilize the outdoor tennis, basketball, and pickleball courts at nearby community recreation parks
- Explore casual shopping and regional dining along the Pines Boulevard and 172nd Avenue commercial corridor
Local favorites
- Capriccio Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1250)Longstanding, upscale Italian eatery featuring classic pastas, fine wines, and live piano music.
- Juana La Cubana Cafe · Cuban Restaurant · 4.6★ (520)Casual neighborhood staple serving authentic Cuban sandwiches, empanadas, and strong espresso.
- Sosta Caffe · Coffee Shop & Italian Cafe · 4.7★ (380)Cozy cafe offering specialty coffee drinks, pastries, panini, and Italian gelato.
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.