CityCheck
CitiesSafetyAskPlan
D

Is Pembroke Pines, Florida Safe?

Population 176,714 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Pembroke Pines faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 85% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,442 per 100K.

Pembroke Pines Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPembroke PinesFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate361.4326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2370.82070.61,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate233.0--268.2
Theft Rate1442.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate390.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

273.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

361/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2371/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pembroke Pines

Violent crime in Pembroke Pines is close to the national average. The rate of 361.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2370.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,442 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pembroke Pines Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault233
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary275
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,442
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft390
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Pembroke Pines Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pembroke Pines
361.4
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pembroke Pines
2370.8
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pembroke Pines Safety

Is Pembroke Pines safe?
Not especially. Pembroke Pines earns a D with a crime rate of 273.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Pembroke Pines?
273.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 361.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2370.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pembroke Pines safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pembroke Pines's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,442 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pembroke Pines?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pembroke Pines generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pembroke Pines police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pembroke Pines?
No. Crime in Pembroke Pines has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Pembroke Pines compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Pembroke Pines ranks behind about 86% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Pembroke Pines to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Pembroke Pines?
Bad. A D grade and 273.2 per-thousand rate put Pembroke Pines below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 361 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pembroke Pines?
361.4 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (233), robbery (72), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

Nearby Cities in Florida

Similar-sized communities in Florida. Compare crime rates across the state.

D+
See crime rates in Fort Lauderdale188,677 pop · Grade D+
D
See crime rates in Hollywood157,019 pop · Grade D
D+
See crime rates in Gainesville148,671 pop · Grade D+
D
See crime rates in Tallahassee204,902 pop · Grade D
D+
See crime rates in Palm Bay148,092 pop · Grade D+
D-
See crime rates in Miramar142,570 pop · Grade D-
View all Florida city safety grades

Looking for things to do? See activities, events and places in Pembroke Pines

Get weekly safety updates for Pembroke Pines

Weekly crime trend updates and safety grade changes delivered to your inbox.

2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

Know before you go

CityCheck covers safety grades, crime data, and things to do for every US city.

Explore cities