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Is Florida City, Florida Safe?

Population 13,576 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Florida City runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 82% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,831 per 100K.

Florida City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFlorida CityFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate314.5326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2315.42070.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate258.0--268.2
Theft Rate1831.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate298.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

263 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

315/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2315/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Florida City

Violent crime in Florida City is close to the national average. The rate of 314.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2315.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,831 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Florida City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault258
096% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary388
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,831
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft298
094% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Florida City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Florida City
314.5
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Florida City
2315.4
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Florida City Safety

Is Florida City safe?
Not especially. Florida City earns a D with a crime rate of 263 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 Florida City?
263 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 314.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2315.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Florida City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Florida City's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,831 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Florida City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Florida City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Florida City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Florida City?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Florida City's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Florida City compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Florida City ranks behind about 79% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Florida City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Florida City?
Bad. A D grade and 263 per-thousand rate put Florida City below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 315 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Florida City?
314.5 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (258), robbery (41), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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