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Is Coral Springs, Florida Safe?

Population 138,783 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Coral Springs means there's room for concern. The 225.8 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,469 per 100K.

Coral Springs Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCoral SpringsFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate405.8326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1852.52070.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate321.0--268.2
Theft Rate1469.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate160.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

225.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

406/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1853/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Coral Springs

Violent crime in Coral Springs is close to the national average. The rate of 405.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1852.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,469 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 321 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Coral Springs Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault321
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery90
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary278
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,469
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft160
050% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Coral Springs Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Coral Springs
405.8
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Coral Springs
1852.5
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Coral Springs Safety

Is Coral Springs safe?
Not especially. Coral Springs earns a C with a crime rate of 225.8 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 Coral Springs?
225.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 405.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1852.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Coral Springs safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Coral Springs's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,469 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Coral Springs?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Coral Springs generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Coral Springs police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Coral Springs?
Crime rates have held steady in Coral Springs, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Coral Springs compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Coral Springs ranks behind about 78% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Coral Springs to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Coral Springs?
Bad. A C grade and 225.8 per-thousand rate put Coral Springs below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 406 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Coral Springs?
405.8 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (321), robbery (90), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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