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Is Hallandale Beach, Florida Safe?

Population 42,698 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 42,698, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Hallandale Beach earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,466 per 100K.

Hallandale Beach Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHallandale BeachFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate383.2326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1764.12070.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate290.0--268.2
Theft Rate1466.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate436.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

214.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

383/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1764/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hallandale Beach

Violent crime in Hallandale Beach is close to the national average. The rate of 383.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1764.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,466 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hallandale Beach Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault290
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery85
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary190
070% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,466
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft436
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hallandale Beach Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hallandale Beach
383.2
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hallandale Beach
1764.1
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hallandale Beach Safety

Is Hallandale Beach safe?
Not especially. Hallandale Beach earns a C with a crime rate of 214.7 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 Hallandale Beach?
214.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 383.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1764.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hallandale Beach safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Hallandale Beach 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 Hallandale Beach?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hallandale Beach generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hallandale Beach police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hallandale Beach?
No. Crime in Hallandale Beach has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Hallandale Beach compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Hallandale Beach ranks behind about 62% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Hallandale Beach 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 Hallandale Beach?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Hallandale Beach?
383.2 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (290), robbery (85), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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