Is South 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 South Pembroke Pines as “Go”.
Gogo's take on South Pembroke Pines
“Go. South Pembroke Pines is a quiet, highly secure suburban community characterized by low violent crime rates and well-kept residential neighborhoods. Visitors will find a safe, family-oriented atmosphere where standard awareness in shopping center parking lots is all that is necessary.”
About the area
South Pembroke Pines is a sprawling suburban section of Broward County filled with master-planned communities, strip malls, and neighborhood parks bordering Miramar. The area is predominantly residential and diverse, offering a relaxed environment with plentiful Latin and Caribbean dining spots along major thoroughfares.
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Peaceful
Walking and biking in South Pembroke Pines
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no municipal bike-share system, though many major roads have designated painted bike lanes and subdivision streets provide safe, low-traffic cycling loops.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both Broward County and national averages.
- High homeownership rates and well-kept suburban subdivisions foster neighborhood stability.
- Strong median household income levels with low municipal poverty rates.
- Reliable and visible municipal police presence throughout residential and commercial corridors.
Cons
- Suburban auto theft and vehicle break-ins occur periodically in retail and dining parking lots.
- Pedestrian vulnerability on wide, high-speed arterial roads like Pines Boulevard and Pembroke Road.
- Heavily car-dependent layout with minimal walkability outside individual strip centers.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is very low throughout South Pembroke Pines, with only occasional individuals observed near major commercial intersections along University Drive and Pines Boulevard.
What South Pembroke Pines is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with high visibility as residents commute and walk dogs through quiet subdivision streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy and secure across local shopping centers, schools, and neighborhood parks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-centric with steady, safe activity around dining plazas and recreation facilities.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with minimal pedestrian activity; residential areas remain safe, though commercial parking lots empty out.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Broward County Transit (BCT) with routes 7, 8, and 28 servicing main thoroughfares; there is no direct passenger rail within walking distance, with the nearest Tri-Rail stations located several miles east in Hollywood.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with vast surface lots in shopping centers and ample driveway parking in residential areas.
Things to do in South Pembroke Pines
- Enjoy outdoor recreation, sports fields, and walking trails at Pembroke Shores Park.
- Explore diverse Latin American and Caribbean restaurants along the Pines Boulevard and University Drive corridors.
- Visit nearby C.B. Smith Park for water park attractions, mini-golf, and extensive lakeside picnic areas.
Local favorites
- Capriccio Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1200)Upscale, long-running Italian dining destination known for classic pastas, live piano music, and formal service.
- El Balcon de las Americas · Colombian Restaurant · 4.4★ (1450)Vibrant local restaurant serving authentic Colombian dishes, freshly made empanadas, and tropical fruit smoothies.
- Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (2900)Popular South Florida institution serving legendary baby back ribs, fresh fish, and casual pub fare in a nautical setting.
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.