Is West Pembroke Pines 4 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 4 as “Go”.
Gogo's take on West Pembroke Pines 4
“Go. West Pembroke Pines is an exceptionally safe, affluent master-planned suburban community with very low violent and property crime rates. While it requires a vehicle to get around, visitors and residents enjoy quiet streets, gated neighborhoods, and impeccably maintained public spaces.”
About the area
West Pembroke Pines is a quiet, family-oriented suburban enclave situated near the eastern edge of the Everglades in southwest Broward County. The neighborhood features gated communities, man-made lakes, golf courses, and commercial strip centers with diverse dining options. It is peaceful, car-dependent, and heavily residential.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Gated Enclaves
- Car-Dependent
- Tranquil
Walking and biking in West Pembroke Pines 4
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 45/100
No municipal bike-share is available, though internal neighborhood roads and multi-use paths around local lakes and parks offer pleasant, low-stress recreational cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are among the lowest in South Florida, well below national and state averages
- High household median income exceeding $100,000 with low poverty and very high homeownership
- Well-maintained municipal parks, sports complexes, and neighborhood infrastructure
- Active, visible local police presence and numerous gated residential developments
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with minimal pedestrian connectivity outside of subdivision loops
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglaries (unlocked car door checking) in residential driveways
- Limited nightlife or cultural attractions within immediate walking distance
- Heavy commuter traffic along major east-west arteries like Pines Boulevard during peak hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent in this area, with no encampments or concentrated panhandling present in residential neighborhoods or commercial plazas.
What West Pembroke Pines 4 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and light school-commute traffic on subdivision roadways.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet in residential areas, with steady commercial traffic around local plazas on Pines Boulevard.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Family-oriented and tranquil as residents return home, feeling completely safe for an evening walk or dining out.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with virtually zero foot traffic; safety risks remain exceptionally low.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides limited bus service along major corridors such as Route 7 and Route 28, but service intervals are long and there is no direct passenger rail connection nearby.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, with large surface parking lots at every retail center and ample private driveway and garage parking in subdivisions.
Things to do in West Pembroke Pines 4
- Play a round of golf or practice on the range at the Grand Palms Golf Resort
- Walk the scenic nature trails and boardwalks at the Chapel Trail Nature Preserve
- Enjoy youth sports, tennis, and walking paths at the Silver Lakes South Park
Local favorites
- Capriccio Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)Upscale Italian fine-dining institution known for classic pasta dishes and live piano entertainment.
- Mazza Mediterranean Cuisine · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.7★ (680)Relaxed strip-mall eatery serving authentic Lebanese specialties, grilled kebabs, and fresh mezze.
- Me-Mom's Kitchen · Breakfast & Brunch · 4.5★ (840)Popular local diner serving hearty homestyle breakfast platters, pancakes, and classic lunches.
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.