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Is Aventura, Florida Safe?

Population 39,880 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Aventura has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 276.1 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,840 per 100K.

Aventura Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAventuraFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate385.1326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2375.62070.61,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate253.0--268.2
Theft Rate1840.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate578.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

276.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

385/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2376/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Aventura

Violent crime in Aventura is close to the national average. The rate of 385.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2375.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,840 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Aventura Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault253
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery73
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary289
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,840
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft578
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Aventura Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Aventura
385.1
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Aventura
2375.6
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Aventura Safety

Is Aventura safe?
Not especially. Aventura earns a D- with a crime rate of 276.1 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 Aventura?
276.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 385.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2375.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Aventura safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Aventura's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,840 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Aventura?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Aventura generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Aventura police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Aventura?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Aventura's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Aventura compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Aventura ranks behind about 85% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Aventura to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Aventura?
Bad. A D- grade and 276.1 per-thousand rate put Aventura below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 385 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Aventura?
385.1 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (253), robbery (73), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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