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Is Coral Gables, Florida Safe?

Population 49,578 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Coral Gables has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate above the national average and an overall rate of 272.1 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,470 per 100K.

Coral Gables Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCoral GablesFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate423.9326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2297.02070.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate298.0--268.2
Theft Rate1470.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate197.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

272.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

424/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2297/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Coral Gables

Violent crime in Coral Gables is above the national average. The rate of 423.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2297.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,470 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Coral Gables Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault298
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary445
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,470
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft197
062% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Coral Gables Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Coral Gables
423.9
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Coral Gables
2297.0
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Coral Gables Safety

Is Coral Gables safe?
Not especially. Coral Gables earns a D with a crime rate of 272.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Coral Gables?
272.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 423.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2297.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Coral Gables safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Coral Gables's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,470 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Coral Gables?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Coral Gables generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Coral Gables police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Coral Gables?
No. Crime in Coral Gables has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Coral Gables compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Coral Gables ranks behind about 80% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Coral Gables to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Coral Gables?
Bad. A D grade and 272.1 per-thousand rate put Coral Gables below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 424 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Coral Gables?
423.9 per 100,000, which is 17% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (298), robbery (65), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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