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Is Boynton Beach, Florida Safe?

Population 82,396 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Boynton Beach earns a C- safety grade with 230 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 71% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,451 per 100K.

Boynton Beach Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBoynton BeachFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate325.0326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1974.92070.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate222.0--268.2
Theft Rate1451.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate283.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

230 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

325/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1975/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Boynton Beach

Violent crime in Boynton Beach is close to the national average. The rate of 325.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1974.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,451 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Boynton Beach Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault222
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary226
084% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,451
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft283
089% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Boynton Beach Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Boynton Beach
325.0
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Boynton Beach
1974.9
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Boynton Beach Safety

Is Boynton Beach safe?
Not especially. Boynton Beach earns a C- with a crime rate of 230 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 Boynton Beach?
230 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 325.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1974.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Boynton Beach safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Boynton Beach's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,451 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Boynton Beach?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Boynton Beach generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Boynton Beach police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Boynton Beach?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Boynton Beach's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Boynton Beach compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Boynton Beach ranks behind about 70% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Boynton Beach to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Boynton Beach?
Bad. A C- grade and 230 per-thousand rate put Boynton Beach below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 325 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Boynton Beach?
325.0 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (222), robbery (52), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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