Is Pinehurst Village safe?
Pompano Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Pinehurst Village as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Pinehurst Village
“Go with care. Pinehurst Village is a modest, quiet residential pocket in Pompano Beach that is largely peaceful during daytime hours. Visitors should maintain standard situational awareness, especially after dark and along nearby major commercial corridors where vehicle and property crimes are more common.”
About the area
Pinehurst Village is an established residential neighborhood in Pompano Beach composed of modest single-family homes, townhomes, and low-rise apartments. It offers a low-key suburban atmosphere with quick driving access to South Florida's major highway networks and Atlantic coast beaches.
- Suburban
- Residential
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Pinehurst Village
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
Internal streets lack dedicated cycle tracks but have low traffic speeds; cyclists connecting toward the Cypress Creek Greenway or beach routes must navigate busy multi-lane thoroughfares with painted lanes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Subdued residential environment with low pedestrian traffic and quiet internal streets
- Convenient location close to major transit routes including Florida's Turnpike and I-95
- Established homeownership base with mature South Florida foliage and residential character
Cons
- Higher rates of opportunistic property crimes such as vehicle burglaries compared to national medians
- Pockets of lower lighting on interior residential roads at night
- Low walkability requiring a personal vehicle for almost all daily errands and dining
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is uncommon within the interior residential blocks of Pinehurst Village, though occasional individuals or panhandlers may be observed near retail centers along adjacent major roads like Atlantic Boulevard.
What Pinehurst Village is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe as residents commute to work, making it suitable for routine morning exercise on local streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Remains quiet with low vehicular traffic, feeling generally secure throughout the residential blocks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Suburban activity winds down rapidly, with streets remaining calm though somewhat dimly lit.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet; pedestrians should avoid walking unaccompanied along exterior arterial roads or unlit street segments.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus coverage along surrounding corridors such as Atlantic Boulevard and Powerline Road. The nearest regional commuter rail is the Pompano Beach Tri-Rail station, located about a 5-to-10-minute drive away.
Parking is generally straightforward and free, primarily consisting of private residential driveways, designated community lots, and occasional curb parking.
Things to do in Pinehurst Village
- Enjoy a round of golf at the nearby Palm-Aire Country Club courses
- Spend a relaxing afternoon outdoors at nearby community recreation centers and parks
- Take a short drive east to visit the Pompano Beach Fisher Family Pier and public beachfront
Local favorites
- Spanx the Hog BBQ & Saloon · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (1280)Popular local eatery serving slow-smoked meats, ribs, and Southern sides in a casual roadhouse setting.
- La Union Bakery · Bakery · 4.6★ (640)Neighborhood spot known for freshly baked Latin pastries, empanadas, and strong espresso.
- Galuppi's · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (3450)Spacious golf-course dining venue featuring live music, patio seating, and classic American fare.
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.
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