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Is Homestead, Florida Safe?

Population 86,242 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Homestead earns a C- safety grade with 235.8 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs above the national average, putting the city behind 73% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,628 per 100K.

Homestead Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHomesteadFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate423.3326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1935.02070.61,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate260.0--268.2
Theft Rate1628.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate208.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

235.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

423/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1935/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Homestead

Violent crime in Homestead is above the national average. The rate of 423.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1935.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,628 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Homestead Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault260
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary204
076% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,628
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft208
065% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Homestead Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Homestead
423.3
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Homestead
1935.0
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Homestead Safety

Is Homestead safe?
Not especially. Homestead earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Homestead?
235.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 423.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1935.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Homestead safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Homestead's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,628 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Homestead?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Homestead generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Homestead police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Homestead?
No. Crime in Homestead has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Homestead compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Homestead ranks behind about 66% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Homestead 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 Homestead?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.8 per-thousand rate put Homestead below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 423 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Homestead?
423.3 per 100,000, which is 16% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (260), robbery (56), and murder (9.0) 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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