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Miami vs Jacksonville: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Miami has a crime rate of 43.5 per 1,000 residents vs Jacksonville's 23.6 per 1,000, making Jacksonville 46% safer overall. Jacksonville earns a C+ safety grade compared to Miami's F. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

F

Miami

Florida

Overall GradeF
Violent CrimeC
Property CrimeF
Crime Rate43.5/1K
Percentile9%
C+

Jacksonville

Florida

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate23.6/1K
Percentile48%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricMiamiJacksonville
Overall Crime Rate43.5/1K23.6/1K
Violent Crime Rate550.0448.7
Property Crime Rate3800.01908.6
Murder Rate6.97.1
Assault Rate447.8379.7
Robbery Rate96.059.1
Burglary Rate642.6253.8
Theft Rate2529.91331.5
Vehicle Theft Rate558.7299.7

Crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Lower rates are better (safer).

Category Winner Summary

Out of 9 crime categories, Miami is safer in 1 and Jacksonville is safer in 8.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Miami, you have a 1 in 23 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 42 in Jacksonville.

Full Safety Reports

F
Miami, Florida Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
C+
Jacksonville, Florida Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: Miami vs Jacksonville

Miami Climate Overview

Annual High84.6°F
Annual Low71°F
Annual Rain61.7"
Annual SnowNone
Comfortable Months7
Best MonthJanuary
Worst MonthAugust
Monthly Temperature
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ComfortableWarm

Jacksonville Climate Overview

Annual High79.5°F
Annual Low58.9°F
Annual Rain50.2"
Annual SnowNone
Comfortable Months8
Best MonthApril
Worst MonthAugust
Monthly Temperature
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ComfortableWarm

Monthly Temperature Comparison

MiamiJacksonvilleHigh/Low °F range
40°60°80°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Both cities have similar summer temperatures, but Jacksonville is 20°F colder in winter than Miami. Miami is wetter with 62" of annual rain compared to 50". Jacksonville has more comfortable weather months (8 vs 7).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miami safer than Jacksonville?
As of 2026, Jacksonville is 46% safer overall, with a crime rate of 23.6 per 1,000 residents compared to Miami's 43.5. Jacksonville earns a C+ safety grade vs Miami's F. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Miami or Jacksonville?
Miami has more violent crime at 550 per 100,000 residents. Jacksonville is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Miami vs Jacksonville?
Miami has a crime rate of 43.5 per 1,000 (violent: 550/100K, property: 3800/100K). Jacksonville has 23.6 per 1,000 (violent: 449/100K, property: 1909/100K).
Should I move to Miami or Jacksonville?
From a safety perspective, Jacksonville has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Miami (pop. 489,812) and Jacksonville (pop. 1,017,689) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Jacksonville's C+ safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Miami and Jacksonville compare for property crime?
Jacksonville has lower property crime at 1909 per 100K vs Miami's 3800. The national average is 1,832 per 100K. Theft is the most common property crime in both cities.

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2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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