Is Northwest 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 Northwest Pembroke Pines as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Northwest Pembroke Pines
“Go. Northwest Pembroke Pines is an exceptionally safe, affluent master-planned suburban community with very low violent and property crime rates. Visitors can comfortably explore local parks, shopping centers, and restaurants at any hour with basic everyday awareness.”
Local law enforcement frequently reminds residents to lock car doors following sporadic overnight driveway vehicle prowls common to western Broward suburbs.
About the area
Northwest Pembroke Pines is a quiet, family-oriented enclave bordered by Weston and the Everglades, characterized by gated residential developments, artificial lakes, and expansive community parks. The area provides a tranquil, car-oriented suburban environment with abundant shopping centers and well-manicured neighborhoods.
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban
- Gated Communities
- Master-Planned
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Northwest Pembroke Pines
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no public bike-share systems, but internal subdivisions feature extensive recreational paths; wide arterial roads require caution due to fast-moving vehicle traffic.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are among the lowest in the South Florida metropolitan area.
- Strong socioeconomic stability with median household incomes above $105,000 and high homeownership.
- Extensively maintained public amenities, recreation centers, and gated communities.
Cons
- High car dependency requiring driving for almost all activities and amenities.
- Occasional opportunistic property theft and vehicle break-ins in commercial parking plazas.
- High-speed multi-lane thoroughfares create risks for pedestrians attempting to cross outside intersections.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Northwest Pembroke Pines, with no established encampments or routine panhandling in the area.
What Northwest Pembroke Pines is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, cyclists, and dog walkers across residential neighborhoods and community parks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy but orderly with steady suburban traffic around shopping plazas, grocery stores, and local schools.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-oriented, with well-patrolled dining centers and quiet subdivision roads.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and safe, though broad arterial thoroughfares become desolate and poorly lit for walking.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Broward County Transit (BCT) with limited service along major thoroughfares such as Route 7 on Pines Boulevard; there is no direct commuter or heavy rail station nearby.
Parking is completely free, abundant, and easily accessible across strip malls, parks, and retail centers throughout the area.
Things to do in Northwest Pembroke Pines
- Walk the scenic 1,650-foot elevated wooden boardwalk through wetlands at Chapel Trail Nature Preserve.
- Enjoy athletic fields, open green space, and walking paths at SilverLakes South Park.
- Dine and shop at suburban commercial plazas along Pines Boulevard and Dykes Road.
Local favorites
- Capriccio Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.7★ (1650)Upscale Italian fine-dining institution known for classic pastas, steaks, and live piano accompaniment.
- La Spada's Original Hoagies · Sandwich Shop · 4.7★ (1520)Popular regional staple renowned for generously portioned, freshly sliced hoagies and deli sides.
- Me-Va-Me Kitchen Express · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.6★ (680)Casual, well-regarded eatery serving fresh shawarma, kebabs, falafel, and house-made laffa bread.
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.