Is North 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 North Pembroke Pines as “Go”.
Gogo's take on North Pembroke Pines
“Go. North Pembroke Pines is a quintessential, very safe South Florida suburban area characterized by master-planned subdivisions, manicured parks, and family-oriented shopping centers. Visitors face virtually no violent crime risks, with standard property awareness like locking vehicle doors being sufficient.”
About the area
North Pembroke Pines is a peaceful, sprawling suburban district in southwest Broward County known for well-kept residential neighborhoods and retail plazas. It offers abundant recreational facilities, diverse suburban dining, and a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere.
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet Suburb
- Car-Dependent
- Safe & Peaceful
Walking and biking in North Pembroke Pines
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 46/100
There is no municipal bike-share system in the area. Cycling is best suited for recreation within municipal parks like C.B. Smith Park rather than on multi-lane suburban arterials.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low compared to national and regional metro averages
- High homeownership rate and strong median household income support well-maintained neighborhoods
- Extensive park system offering clean athletic facilities and recreational trails
- Low poverty and strong municipal services provided by the City of Pembroke Pines
Cons
- High-speed arterial thoroughfares present pedestrian and cyclist hazards
- Occasional crimes of opportunity, such as opportunistic vehicle break-ins in retail or driveway parking
- Heavily car-dependent layout with limited walkable nightlife or cultural districts
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in North Pembroke Pines. Minor panhandling is occasionally observed at high-traffic expressway off-ramps or perimeter shopping centers.
What North Pembroke Pines is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging around subdivisions and steady commuter traffic on Sheridan and Taft Streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy around shopping plazas and school zones, presenting an open, orderly, and very safe environment.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-oriented as plazas fill for dinner, feeling exceptionally secure for evening errands.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued and very quiet with virtually no pedestrian activity, remaining safe aside from rare overnight property theft.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Broward County Transit (BCT) with bus lines along major corridors like Route 7 and Route 23, but service is infrequent. The nearest commuter rail (Tri-Rail or Brightline in Hollywood or Fort Lauderdale) is over 10 miles away, making a vehicle necessary.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free across large shopping plaza surface lots and municipal parks. Residential street parking may be restricted by individual homeowner association rules.
Things to do in North Pembroke Pines
- Explore the extensive grounds, lakes, and sports facilities at C.B. Smith Park
- Browse shops and casual dining options at Pembroke Lakes Mall
- Take a quiet walk or play tennis at Rose G. Price Park
Local favorites
- Capriccio Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.7★ (1850)Upscale, old-school Italian dining featuring tableside service and live piano accompaniment.
- Mazeh Mediterranean Grill · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.8★ (680)Casual counter-serve spot known for generous shawarma platters, kebabs, and fresh pita.
- Juana La Cubana Cafe · Cuban Restaurant · 4.6★ (920)Beloved local cafe serving authentic Cuban pressed sandwiches, pastelitos, and strong cafecito.
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.