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Is Coconut Creek, Florida Safe?

Population 58,626 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Coconut Creek earns a C safety grade with 215.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 65% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,302 per 100K.

Coconut Creek Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCoconut CreekFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate226.0326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1925.12070.61,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate135.0--268.2
Theft Rate1302.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate419.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

215.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

226/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1925/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Coconut Creek

Violent crime in Coconut Creek is below the national average. The rate of 226.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1925.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,302 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Coconut Creek Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault135
050% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary308
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,302
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft419
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Coconut Creek Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Coconut Creek
226.0
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Coconut Creek
1925.1
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Coconut Creek Safety

Is Coconut Creek safe?
Not especially. Coconut Creek earns a C with a crime rate of 215.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Coconut Creek?
215.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 226.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1925.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Coconut Creek safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Coconut Creek 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 Coconut Creek?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Coconut Creek generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Coconut Creek police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Coconut Creek?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Coconut Creek's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Coconut Creek compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Coconut Creek ranks behind about 71% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Coconut Creek 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 Coconut Creek?
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 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Coconut Creek?
226.0 per 100,000, which is 38% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (135), robbery (45), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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