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Is Hollywood, Florida Safe?

Population 157,019 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hollywood has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate above the national average and an overall rate of 257.5 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,548 per 100K.

Hollywood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHollywoodFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate449.7326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2125.62070.61,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate257.0--268.2
Theft Rate1548.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate459.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

450/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2126/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hollywood

Violent crime in Hollywood is above the national average. The rate of 449.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2125.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,548 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hollywood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault257
096% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary281
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,548
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft459
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hollywood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hollywood
449.7
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hollywood
2125.6
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hollywood Safety

Is Hollywood safe?
Not especially. Hollywood earns a D with a crime rate of 257.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hollywood?
257.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 449.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2125.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hollywood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hollywood's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,548 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hollywood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hollywood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hollywood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hollywood?
No. Crime in Hollywood has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Hollywood compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Hollywood ranks behind about 82% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Hollywood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Hollywood?
Bad. A D grade and 257.5 per-thousand rate put Hollywood below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 450 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hollywood?
449.7 per 100,000, which is 24% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (257), robbery (56), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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