Is Northeast 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 Northeast Pembroke Pines as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Northeast Pembroke Pines
“Go. Northeast Pembroke Pines is a quiet, well-maintained suburban area that presents very little safety risk to visitors. Standard situational awareness is sufficient, particularly when parking or visiting commercial strip plazas along major corridors.”
About the area
Northeast Pembroke Pines is an established, predominantly residential section of Broward County featuring mature landscaping, modest mid-century to late-century single-family homes, and convenient strip plazas. It offers a calm, family-oriented atmosphere with immediate access to major thoroughfares like the Florida's Turnpike and University Drive.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Established Residential
Walking and biking in Northeast Pembroke Pines
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no public bike-share docks, but broad suburban roads and adjacent multi-use recreational paths at Brian Piccolo Park offer good cycling opportunities.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both the national average and neighboring urban cores
- High homeownership rate and stable middle-class median household incomes above $70,000
- Well-maintained municipal parks, quiet residential cul-de-sacs, and active local policing
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins in retail parking lots and driveways
- Heavily car-dependent layout with wide arterial roads that can be hazardous for pedestrians
- Limited walkability to independent dining or nightlife hubs
Homelessness: Homelessness is not a prevalent presence in the residential neighborhoods, though occasional individuals panhandling may be observed near major commercial intersections along University Drive.
What Northeast Pembroke Pines is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very safe and peaceful, with residents walking dogs, jogging, and school buses moving through subdivisions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and active, with commercial strip centers and major roadways bustling with suburban traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Safe and relaxed as residents return home and local restaurants fill up without notable safety concerns.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and largely empty; streets are generally very safe, though standard precautions apply in poorly lit areas.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) operates local bus routes along major arterials including Route 2 on University Drive and Route 7 on Pines Boulevard. There is no direct rail transit nearby, making personal vehicles or rideshares essential.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, utilizing large open surface lots at commercial plazas and residential private driveways.
Things to do in Northeast Pembroke Pines
- Visit the adjacent Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome for cycling, tennis, and sporting events
- Explore local community green spaces like Pasadena Lakes Park and Maxwell Park
- Sample diverse international dining along the Taft Street and University Drive corridors
Local favorites
- Capriccio Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.7★ (1250)Longtime fine-dining destination offering classic Italian cuisine, live piano music, and formal table service.
- Romero's Cuban Cuisine · Cuban Restaurant · 4.6★ (680)Casual neighborhood staple serving authentic Cuban classics, pressed sandwiches, and strong espresso.
- Mazza Mediterranean Cuisine · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.8★ (740)Cozy strip-mall gem featuring Lebanese favorites, fresh shawarma, and homemade hummus.
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.