Is Southeast 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 Southeast Pembroke Pines 2 as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Southeast Pembroke Pines 2
“Go. Southeast Pembroke Pines is a quiet, well-established suburban community in South Florida with low violent crime rates. Visitors will find a family-oriented environment centered around shopping plazas, parks, and residential subdivisions.”
About the area
Southeast Pembroke Pines is a mature suburban district characterized by mid-century single-family homes, canal-lined residential complexes, and busy commercial strips along Pines Boulevard and University Drive. It offers a calm, diverse residential atmosphere with convenient access to both Fort Lauderdale and Miami metro areas.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Residential
Walking and biking in Southeast Pembroke Pines 2
Walk score: 44/100 · Bike score: 49/100
Dedicated bike-share programs are not available here; cyclists use wide neighborhood streets or sidewalks, but high-speed arterial roads require caution.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly below national and South Florida regional averages
- Solid middle-income economic foundation with low poverty rates under 9%
- Active municipal policing and well-maintained public parks and community facilities
- High rates of vehicle ownership and well-paved road network
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins in commercial parking plazas
- Sprawling suburban design requiring a car for virtually all errands
- Heavy commuter traffic congestion along University Drive and Pines Boulevard during rush hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in this area, with only occasional individuals observed near major commercial intersections along Pines Boulevard or University Drive.
What Southeast Pembroke Pines 2 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with commuters heading out and residents walking dogs along quiet subdivision streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe across residential pockets, while retail strip centers see steady daytime traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet in residential areas with families dining out along major avenues; feels very secure.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and quiet streets where standard suburban awareness is all that is necessary.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Broward County Transit (BCT) with routes such as Route 7, 8, and 28 serving major corridors, but there is no direct rail station nearby; car travel is heavily preferred.
Parking is abundant, free, and straightforward across large surface lots at shopping plazas, residential driveways, and municipal parks.
Things to do in Southeast Pembroke Pines 2
- Enjoy the walking trails, tennis courts, and swimming pool at Rose G. Price Park
- Browse local shopping centers and suburban retail hubs along Pines Boulevard
- Visit Maxwell Park for sports fields, playgrounds, and picnic facilities
Local favorites
- Capriccio Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1250)Longstanding upscale Italian venue renowned for live piano music and classic pasta dishes.
- Romeu's Cuban Restaurant · Cuban Restaurant · 4.5★ (1100)Popular family-run restaurant serving traditional Cuban classics, fresh pastries, and cafe con leche.
- Tijuana Taxi Co. · Tex-Mex Restaurant · 4.3★ (2300)Lively local favorite for hearty Mexican-American plates, wings, and margaritas in a colorful 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.