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Is Hialeah Gardens, Florida Safe?

Population 22,777 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 22,777, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Hialeah Gardens earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,605 per 100K.

Hialeah Gardens Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHialeah GardensFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate300.6326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2038.22070.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate237.0--268.2
Theft Rate1605.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate335.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

233.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

301/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2038/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hialeah Gardens

Violent crime in Hialeah Gardens is below the national average. The rate of 300.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2038.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,605 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hialeah Gardens Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault237
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary367
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,605
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft335
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hialeah Gardens Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hialeah Gardens
300.6
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hialeah Gardens
2038.2
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hialeah Gardens Safety

Is Hialeah Gardens safe?
Not especially. Hialeah Gardens earns a C- with a crime rate of 233.9 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 Gardens?
233.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 300.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2038.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hialeah Gardens safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hialeah Gardens's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,605 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hialeah Gardens?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hialeah Gardens generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hialeah Gardens police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hialeah Gardens?
Crime rates have held steady in Hialeah Gardens, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Hialeah Gardens compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Hialeah Gardens ranks behind about 68% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Hialeah Gardens to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Hialeah Gardens?
Bad. A C- grade and 233.9 per-thousand rate put Hialeah Gardens below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 301 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hialeah Gardens?
300.6 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (237), robbery (52), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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