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Is Boca Raton, Florida Safe?

Population 101,582 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for Boca Raton means there's room for concern. The 253.9 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,818 per 100K.

Boca Raton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBoca RatonFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate276.7326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2262.82070.61,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate211.0--268.2
Theft Rate1818.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate229.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

253.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

277/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2263/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Boca Raton

Violent crime in Boca Raton is below the national average. The rate of 276.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2262.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,818 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Boca Raton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault211
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary426
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,818
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft229
072% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Boca Raton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Boca Raton
276.7
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Boca Raton
2262.8
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Boca Raton Safety

Is Boca Raton safe?
Not especially. Boca Raton earns a D+ with a crime rate of 253.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Boca Raton?
253.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 276.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2262.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Boca Raton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Boca Raton's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,818 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Boca Raton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Boca Raton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Boca Raton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Boca Raton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Boca Raton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Boca Raton compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Boca Raton ranks behind about 87% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Boca Raton 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 Boca Raton?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253.9 per-thousand rate put Boca Raton below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 277 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Boca Raton?
276.7 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (211), robbery (45), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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