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Is Cutler Bay, Florida Safe?

Population 44,750 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Cutler Bay is a smaller community of 44,750 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 198.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,545 per 100K.

Cutler Bay Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCutler BayFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate258.7326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1727.22070.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate167.0--268.2
Theft Rate1545.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate305.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

198.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

259/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1727/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cutler Bay

Violent crime in Cutler Bay is below the national average. The rate of 258.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1727.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,545 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cutler Bay Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault167
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery29
046% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary304
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,545
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft305
096% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cutler Bay Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cutler Bay
258.7
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cutler Bay
1727.2
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cutler Bay Safety

Is Cutler Bay safe?
It depends on where in Cutler Bay you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Cutler Bay?
198.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 258.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1727.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cutler Bay safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Cutler Bay 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 Cutler Bay?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cutler Bay generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cutler Bay police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cutler Bay?
No. Crime in Cutler Bay has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Cutler Bay compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Cutler Bay ranks behind about 67% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Cutler Bay to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Cutler Bay?
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 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Cutler Bay?
258.7 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (167), robbery (29), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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