Is South Pembroke Pines 2 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 2 as “Go”.
Gogo's take on South Pembroke Pines 2
“Go. South Pembroke Pines is a quiet, highly secure master-planned suburban community with exceptionally low violent crime rates. Visitors will find clean residential streets, family-friendly parks, and strip retail centers, though a personal vehicle is essential to get around.”
About the area
South Pembroke Pines is a tranquil, well-manicured suburban area characterized by gated subdivisions, winding residential avenues, and community shopping plazas. It offers convenient access to western Broward County recreation, nature preserves, and diverse local dining.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Master-Planned
- Quiet
Walking and biking in South Pembroke Pines 2
Walk score: 34/100 · Bike score: 45/100
There are no dedicated municipal bike-share stations, but wide neighborhood sidewalks and low-speed residential loops offer casual biking options.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are substantially lower than both Florida and national averages.
- Strong local economy with median household incomes exceeding $85,000 and low poverty.
- Well-maintained housing stock with high homeownership rates and active neighborhood watches.
- Abundant green spaces, community parks, and well-lit commercial strips.
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent layout with long distances between residential blocks and services.
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins in unsecured driveway and parking areas.
- Heavy commuter traffic congestion along major east-west arteries during rush hours.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in this residential area, with occasional panhandling limited to distant major highway off-ramps.
What South Pembroke Pines 2 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and school commuters along wide, clean sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with moderate commercial activity around local shopping plazas.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and safe; shopping plazas and neighborhood restaurants remain active with local families.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark with minimal pedestrian presence, but overall very safe and monitored by local patrols.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) operates local bus routes (such as Routes 7 and 28 along major corridors), but service is infrequent; the nearest commuter rail (Tri-Rail or Brightline) is located over 10 miles east.
Parking is abundant and free in private driveways, residential streets, and large shopping center surface lots.
Things to do in South Pembroke Pines 2
- Explore walking paths, sports fields, and water features at local neighborhood parks like Silver Lakes Park.
- Shop, dine, and catch outdoor events at the nearby Pines City Center and Pembroke Lakes shopping hubs.
- Take a short drive to the Chapel Trail Nature Preserve to walk the scenic boardwalk through natural wetlands.
Local favorites
- Capriccio Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)Long-running fine dining venue serving classic Italian pasta, seafood, and live piano music.
- Mazza Mediterranean Cuisine · Middle Eastern Restaurant · 4.7★ (680)Casual, family-owned eatery offering authentic shawarma, kebabs, and fresh mezze platters.
- Brimstone Woodfire Grill · American Grill · 4.4★ (2300)Upscale contemporary bar and grill known for wood-fired steaks, seafood, and outdoor patio seating.
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.