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Is Cooper City, Florida Safe?

Population 35,030 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Cooper City runs high. The city's D- grade puts it below 86% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,833 per 100K.

Cooper City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCooper CityFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate412.4326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2347.12070.61,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate329.0--268.2
Theft Rate1833.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate502.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

276 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

412/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2347/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cooper City

Violent crime in Cooper City is close to the national average. The rate of 412.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2347.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,833 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 329 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Cooper City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault329
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary413
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,833
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft502
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cooper City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cooper City
412.4
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cooper City
2347.1
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cooper City Safety

Is Cooper City safe?
Not especially. Cooper City earns a D- with a crime rate of 276 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 Cooper City?
276 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 412.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2347.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cooper City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Cooper City's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,833 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cooper City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cooper City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cooper City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cooper City?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Cooper City's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Cooper City compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Cooper City ranks behind about 78% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Cooper City 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 Cooper City?
Bad. A D- grade and 276 per-thousand rate put Cooper City below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 412 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Cooper City?
412.4 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (329), robbery (72), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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