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Is Belle Glade, Florida Safe?

Population 17,241 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Belle Glade is a smaller community of 17,241 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 213.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,579 per 100K.

Belle Glade Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBelle GladeFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate287.9326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1843.12070.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate220.0--268.2
Theft Rate1579.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate306.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

288/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1843/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Belle Glade

Violent crime in Belle Glade is below the national average. The rate of 287.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1843.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,579 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Belle Glade Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault220
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary343
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,579
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft306
096% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Belle Glade Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Belle Glade
287.9
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Belle Glade
1843.1
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Belle Glade Safety

Is Belle Glade safe?
Not especially. Belle Glade earns a C with a crime rate of 213.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Belle Glade?
213.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 287.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1843.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Belle Glade safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Belle Glade has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Belle Glade?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Belle Glade generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Belle Glade police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Belle Glade?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Belle Glade's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Belle Glade compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Belle Glade ranks behind about 65% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Belle Glade to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Belle Glade?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Belle Glade?
287.9 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (220), robbery (34), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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