Is Pembroke safe?
Winter Haven, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Pembroke as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Pembroke
“Go. Pembroke is a calm, predominantly residential pocket in Winter Haven offering a peaceful setting with low rates of violent crime. Visitors will encounter a safe, suburban environment, though basic precautions against vehicle break-ins should still be taken.”
About the area
Pembroke is a quiet residential neighborhood in Winter Haven characterized by single-family homes, leafy yards, and a relaxed Florida suburban pace. It sits conveniently close to the Chain of Lakes and the dining amenities of central Winter Haven while maintaining a tranquil neighborhood feel.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Residential Pocket
- Lakeside Vicinity
Walking and biking in Pembroke
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There are no bike-share facilities in the immediate area, though cyclists can access the multi-use Chain of Lakes Trail a short ride north toward central Winter Haven.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Relatively low violent crime rates compared to broader Central Florida metro averages
- High concentration of established, owner-occupied single-family homes
- Quiet residential streets with minimal through-traffic
Cons
- Car-dependent setting with discontinuous sidewalks on many interior streets
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Limited street lighting along residential lanes after sunset
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within this residential neighborhood, with individuals and support services primarily located along commercial corridors closer to downtown Winter Haven.
What Pembroke is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm with light local traffic and occasional residents walking dogs along the roadway edges.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and quiet with typical residential activity and clear visibility throughout the neighborhood.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful and low-key as traffic subsides and residents return home for the night.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and quiet; violent crime is rare, but limited lighting warrants basic situational awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transportation is operated by the Citrus Connection with limited local bus routes serving major arterial corridors nearby, though service within the neighborhood itself is minimal and there is no passenger rail.
Parking is exceptionally easy, with free off-street residential driveways and ample curbside parking along neighborhood streets.
Things to do in Pembroke
- Enjoy lakeside recreation and open green space at nearby Lake Shipp Park.
- Launch a kayak or boat to explore the renowned Winter Haven Chain of Lakes.
- Take a short drive to downtown Winter Haven for local dining, coffee shops, and seasonal farmers markets.
Local favorites
- Harborside · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (3850)Popular waterfront restaurant on Lake Shipp offering fresh seafood, steaks, and sunset views.
- Andy's Drive-In Restaurant & Igloo · Classic Diner & Ice Cream · 4.4★ (2150)Long-running local landmark known for old-school burgers, crinkle-cut fries, and soft-serve ice cream.
- Tanners Grocery · Deli & Convenience · 4.7★ (460)Beloved neighborhood market known for generous made-to-order sub sandwiches and quick staples.
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.