Is Southwest 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 Southwest Pembroke Pines 2 as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Southwest Pembroke Pines 2
“Go. Southwest Pembroke Pines is an exceptionally safe, affluent master-planned suburban community with very low violent crime and well-maintained residential enclaves. While it offers a quiet family atmosphere rather than urban excitement, visitors can explore local parks, shopping centers, and dining plazas with minimal safety concerns.”
About the area
Southwest Pembroke Pines is defined by gated subdivisions, sprawling nature preserves, manicured golf courses, and commercial strip centers along major thoroughfares like Pines Boulevard and Dykes Road. It caters primarily to families and commuters seeking top-rated schools and a quiet suburban lifestyle in southwestern Broward County.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Master-Planned
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in Southwest Pembroke Pines 2
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 49/100
Residential developments offer internal multi-use paths and sidewalks, but major arterial roads lack dedicated, protected bike lanes for long-distance commuting.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates remain significantly below state and national averages.
- High median household incomes and high homeownership rates foster well-maintained neighborhoods.
- Abundant green spaces, community parks, and well-lit commercial shopping plazas.
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with virtually no walkable urban core.
- Occasional vehicle burglaries targeting unlocked cars in residential driveways.
- High vehicular traffic and congestion during peak commuting hours on Pines Boulevard.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent in this area, with occasional individuals near major retail intersections on Pines Boulevard, but no permanent encampments.
What Southwest Pembroke Pines 2 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with local school drop-offs and commuters heading toward I-75, with joggers and dog walkers active on subdivision sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with routine traffic around strip malls, supermarkets, and community parks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Lively around neighborhood shopping plazas and restaurants, while residential streets remain quiet and well-lit.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet with minimal pedestrian activity; safety risks are low, though standard suburban awareness applies.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service primarily along Pines Boulevard via Route 7 and Route 28, but service intervals are infrequent and the area is best navigated by car.
Parking is abundant and entirely free throughout the area in wide surface lots at shopping centers, parks, and residential driveways.
Things to do in Southwest Pembroke Pines 2
- Explore the walking boardwalks and wildlife at Chapel Trail Nature Preserve.
- Play a round of golf or enjoy dining at the Grand Palms Golf Resort.
- Visit Silver Lakes South Park for outdoor sports, lakeside views, and family recreation.
Local favorites
- Capriccio Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1250)Upscale, long-running Italian dining spot known for classic dishes, live piano music, and formal service.
- Naked Taco - Pembroke Pines · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (890)Lively Mexican eatery offering creative tacos, craft margaritas, and vibrant outdoor patio seating.
- Saito's Japanese Steakhouse · Japanese Restaurant · 4.4★ (1780)Popular teppanyaki and sushi destination featuring entertaining chefs and family-friendly dining.
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.