Is West Pembroke Pines 5 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 5 as “Go”.
Gogo's take on West Pembroke Pines 5
“Go. West Pembroke Pines is an exceptionally safe, affluent, and master-planned suburban community with remarkably low rates of violent and property crime. While visitors will need a vehicle to explore, the area presents virtually no safety concerns for families or travelers.”
About the area
West Pembroke Pines is characterized by quiet residential subdivisions, gated developments, manicured golf courses, and nature preserves bordering the Florida Everglades. It offers a relaxed, family-centric atmosphere with suburban plazas and outdoor recreational spaces.
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban Oasis
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet & Gated
Walking and biking in West Pembroke Pines 5
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 45/100
There is no municipal bike-share system, but wide sidewalk paths and residential streets accommodate recreational biking safely.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to state and national averages
- High median household income exceeding $100,000 with exceptionally low poverty and vacancy rates
- Well-maintained, well-lit residential streets and gated neighborhood subdivisions
- Abundant green spaces, nature boardwalks, and pristine community parks
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with long driving distances between retail hubs
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins targeting unlocked cars in driveways
- Substantial traffic congestion on major east-west corridors during rush hour
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent in this area due to its strictly residential, gated suburban layout and lack of major urban transit hubs.
What West Pembroke Pines 5 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, cyclists, and dog walkers along neighborhood paths.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with typical suburban traffic around schools and strip malls.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure as residents return home, with easy dining at local shopping plazas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely tranquil and low-risk, though streets are largely deserted and car-centric.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit access is minimal; Broward County Transit (BCT) operates limited bus routes like Route 7 and Route 23 along major arterials, with no direct passenger rail connection nearby.
Parking is abundant and universally free across vast surface lots at shopping plazas, parks, and residential driveways.
Things to do in West Pembroke Pines 5
- Explore the elevated 1,650-foot boardwalk through wetlands at Chapel Trail Nature Preserve
- Play a round of golf or enjoy resort amenities at Grand Palms Golf Resort
- Rent paddleboats or enjoy sports facilities at nearby C.B. Smith Park
Local favorites
- Capriccio Ristorante · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1650)Upscale, long-running Italian dining destination known for classic fare and live piano music.
- Mezes Greek Taverna · Greek Restaurant · 4.7★ (520)Authentic Mediterranean specialties served in a casual, warm strip-center setting.
- Chapel Trail Nature Preserve · Park · 4.6★ (890)Protected 450-acre wetland habitat offering boardwalk trails and canoe rentals.
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.