Is Southeast Pembroke Pines safe?
Pembroke Pines, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Southeast Pembroke Pines as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Southeast Pembroke Pines
“Go. Southeast Pembroke Pines is a stable, established suburban community with generally low violent crime rates. Visitors can comfortably explore local dining and commercial plazas, though standard situational awareness regarding property theft along major thoroughfares is recommended.”
About the area
Southeast Pembroke Pines represents the older, more established portion of the city, characterized by mid-century to late-20th-century single-family homes, townhome communities, and bustling commercial strips. It offers a diverse cultural atmosphere with a rich selection of Caribbean and Latin American eateries, quiet residential side streets, and convenient access to Broward and Miami-Dade thoroughfares.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Diverse Dining
Walking and biking in Southeast Pembroke Pines
Walk score: 46/100 · Bike score: 49/100
There are no public bike-share programs in the immediate area, though major thoroughfares feature standard painted bike lanes and flat topography.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates remain significantly below state and national averages.
- Solid middle-income economic base with high rates of owner-occupied housing.
- Extensive selection of authentic Caribbean, Latin American, and international restaurants.
Cons
- Higher incidence of opportunistic vehicle break-ins along commercial retail corridors compared to West Pines.
- Heavily car-dependent layout with high-speed arterial roadways.
- Older infrastructure and periodic street flooding during heavy South Florida rain events.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal, with occasional individuals noticed near major commercial intersections such as University Drive and Pines Boulevard.
What Southeast Pembroke Pines is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents commuting, walking dogs, and exercising in quiet residential subdivisions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy commercial corridors with steady shopping traffic and safe, unremarkable conditions throughout retail centers.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Vibrant dining scene along major corridors with bustling restaurants and well-lit commercial plazas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet across residential neighborhoods, though caution is advised in less-lit parking lots along Pembroke Road.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service through routes 5, 7, 28, and 83; the nearest rail option is the Tri-Rail Hollywood Station approximately 4 miles east.
Parking is abundant and free in private driveways and large shopping center surface lots, with virtually no metered street parking.
Things to do in Southeast Pembroke Pines
- Relax or play recreational sports at Maxwell Park.
- Explore diverse international culinary spots along Pines Boulevard and University Drive.
- Visit the nearby Pines Recreation Center for community athletic courts and green spaces.
Local favorites
- Capriccio Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.7★ (1350)Upscale, long-running Italian dining destination known for classic pastas, live piano music, and formal service.
- Mazza Mediterranean Cuisine · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.6★ (920)Casual neighborhood eatery serving authentic Lebanese and Middle Eastern wraps, platters, and mezze.
- Los Verdes Pembroke Pines · Latin American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1210)Popular late-night spot offering Colombian-style burgers, hot dogs, and loaded fast-casual 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.