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Is Hialeah, Florida Safe?

Population 230,968 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hialeah has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 279 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,756 per 100K.

Hialeah Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHialeahFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate284.0326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2506.02070.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate213.0--268.2
Theft Rate1756.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate325.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

279 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

284/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2506/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hialeah

Violent crime in Hialeah is below the national average. The rate of 284.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2506.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,756 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hialeah Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault213
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary445
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,756
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft325
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hialeah Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hialeah
284.0
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hialeah
2506.0
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hialeah Safety

Is Hialeah safe?
Not especially. Hialeah earns a D- with a crime rate of 279 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hialeah?
279 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 284.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2506.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hialeah safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hialeah's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,756 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hialeah?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hialeah generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hialeah police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hialeah?
No. Crime in Hialeah has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Hialeah compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Hialeah ranks behind about 85% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.4x the national rate.
How safe is Hialeah 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 Hialeah?
Bad. A D- grade and 279 per-thousand rate put Hialeah below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 284 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hialeah?
284.0 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (213), robbery (55), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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