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Is Greenacres, Florida Safe?

Population 44,736 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Greenacres is a smaller community of 44,736 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 246.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,317 per 100K.

Greenacres Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGreenacresFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate371.4326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2091.62070.61,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate305.0--268.2
Theft Rate1317.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate382.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

246.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

371/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2092/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Greenacres

Violent crime in Greenacres is close to the national average. The rate of 371.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2091.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,317 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 305 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Greenacres Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault305
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery85
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary224
083% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,317
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft382
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Greenacres Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greenacres
371.4
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Greenacres
2091.6
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Greenacres Safety

Is Greenacres safe?
Not especially. Greenacres earns a D+ with a crime rate of 246.3 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 Greenacres?
246.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 371.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2091.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Greenacres safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Greenacres's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,317 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Greenacres?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Greenacres generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Greenacres police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Greenacres?
No. Crime in Greenacres has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Greenacres compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Greenacres ranks behind about 72% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Greenacres to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Greenacres?
Bad. A D+ grade and 246.3 per-thousand rate put Greenacres below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 371 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Greenacres?
371.4 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (305), robbery (85), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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