Is West 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 West Pembroke Pines as “Go”.
Gogo's take on West Pembroke Pines
“Go. West Pembroke Pines is one of the safest, most stable suburban master-planned communities in South Florida with negligible violent crime and high median household incomes. It is an exceptionally secure area for visitors, though having a car is essential for getting around.”
About the area
West Pembroke Pines is a sprawling, master-planned suburban enclave characterized by gated residential communities, landscaped lakes, golf courses, and open-air shopping centers. Located in southwestern Broward County near the Everglades edge, it offers tranquil residential living and upscale dining with virtually no urban crime concerns.
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban Oasis
- Master-Planned
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in West Pembroke Pines
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 44/100
There is no municipal bike-share system, but internal master-planned communities offer paved pedestrian paths and wide sidewalk trails parallel to major roadways.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are among the lowest in South Florida and well below national benchmarks.
- Affluent economic profile with median household incomes well above $100,000 and poverty below 5%.
- High rates of well-maintained, owner-occupied housing within secure gated subdivisions and HOA communities.
Cons
- Extreme car dependency with long distances between residential subdivisions and commercial plazas.
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglaries targeting unlocked cars in residential driveways.
- Susceptible to South Florida seasonal flooding along low-lying roadways during intense storms.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in West Pembroke Pines, with virtually no encampments or panhandling observed due to strictly enforced private-property and master-planned suburban zoning.
What West Pembroke Pines is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with school traffic, joggers, and dog walkers along neighborhood paths and community lakes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and active around shopping plazas and parks, with typical suburban arterial traffic along Pines Boulevard.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-oriented, with dining hubs like Pembroke Gardens seeing steady, relaxed foot traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark in residential areas with minimal activity and strong community security presence.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) operates local bus routes like Route 7 and Route 28 along major corridors such as Pines Boulevard, but service is infrequent; the nearest commuter rail (Tri-Rail or Brightline) is over 15 miles east in Fort Lauderdale or Hollywood.
Parking is abundant, free, and straightforward with massive surface lots at all commercial plazas and dedicated driveways/garages in residential areas; no metered street parking exists.
Things to do in West Pembroke Pines
- Stroll the boardwalk over preserved wetlands and spot wildlife at the Chapel Trail Nature Preserve.
- Shop, dine, and enjoy the open-air plaza atmosphere at The Shops at Pembroke Gardens.
- Enjoy recreational sports, walking paths, and playgrounds at Silver Lakes South Park.
Local favorites
- Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Pembroke Pines · American Restaurant & Winery · 4.6★ (3400)Upscale contemporary dining featuring handcrafted wines and modern American dishes in an open-air retail setting.
- Village Tavern · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (2300)Neighborhood tavern known for scratch-made American classics, craft cocktails, and an expansive patio.
- Havana 1957 Cuban Cuisine - Pembroke Pines · Cuban Restaurant · 4.3★ (2100)Vibrant Cuban eatery celebrating 1950s Havana culture with classic traditional fare and specialty mojitos.
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.