Is West Pembroke Pines 3 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 3 as “Go”.
Gogo's take on West Pembroke Pines 3
“Go. West Pembroke Pines is an exceptionally safe, affluent master-planned suburban community with very low violent and property crime rates. While it is heavily car-dependent and largely residential, visitors will find well-maintained parks, shopping plazas, and family-friendly dining with virtually no safety concerns.”
About the area
West Pembroke Pines is a tranquil, master-planned suburban district characterized by gated residential enclaves, landscaped waterways, and strip-mall dining centers. It offers an orderly, quiet environment ideal for families and visitors seeking recreation at local parks or easy access to the Florida Everglades.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Safe & Quiet
Walking and biking in West Pembroke Pines 3
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 42/100
Biking is common for leisure along wide neighborhood sidewalks and local park paths, though on-street bike infrastructure on main multilane thoroughfares is limited.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly below both state and national averages
- High median household incomes exceeding $95,000 and poverty rates well under 6%
- Well-maintained infrastructure with active community policing and neighborhood watch presence
- Modern, high-value housing stock with low residential vacancy
Cons
- Substantial car dependency requiring a vehicle for virtually all errands
- Suburban sprawl and high traffic volume on major arterials like Pines Boulevard
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglaries targeting unlocked cars in residential driveways
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in this part of Pembroke Pines, with no encampments or notable panhandling presence.
What West Pembroke Pines 3 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and commuters leaving residential subdivisions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-oriented with light pedestrian activity around neighborhood strip malls and schools.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential streets with busy plaza parking lots around dining and grocery hubs.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and low-traffic in residential developments; remains safe with minimal overnight activity.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Broward County Transit (BCT) with Route 7 and Route 28 serving Pines Boulevard, but service intervals are long and there is no direct passenger rail service in this sector.
Parking is abundant and entirely free in private driveways, residential guest bays, and large shopping center surface lots.
Things to do in West Pembroke Pines 3
- Explore the walking trails and serene wetlands at Chapel Trail Nature Preserve
- Play soccer, tennis, or baseball at the expansive SilverLakes South Park
- Shop and dine across the open-air plazas at Westfork Plaza and Paraiso Parc
Local favorites
- Capriccio Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1650)Upscale Italian dining known for live piano music and classic pasta specialties.
- Mazza Mediterranean Cuisine · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.7★ (890)Popular local spot serving authentic Lebanese dishes, kebabs, and fresh mezze.
- Naked Taco - Pembroke Pines · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (1120)Vibrant Mexican eatery offering inventive tacos, craft margaritas, and 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.