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Is Jupiter, Florida Safe?

Population 62,350 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate above the national average, Jupiter faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,503 per 100K.

Jupiter Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJupiterFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate444.3326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2134.12070.61,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate355.0--268.2
Theft Rate1503.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate493.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

444/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2134/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Jupiter

Violent crime in Jupiter is above the national average. The rate of 444.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2134.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,503 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 355 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Jupiter Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault355
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery106
01.7x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary258
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,503
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft493
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Jupiter Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jupiter
444.3
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jupiter
2134.1
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Jupiter Safety

Is Jupiter safe?
Not especially. Jupiter earns a D with a crime rate of 257.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Jupiter?
257.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 444.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2134.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Jupiter safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Jupiter's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,503 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Jupiter?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Jupiter generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Jupiter police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Jupiter?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Jupiter's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Jupiter compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Jupiter ranks behind about 89% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Jupiter to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Jupiter?
Bad. A D grade and 257.8 per-thousand rate put Jupiter below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 444 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Jupiter?
444.3 per 100,000, which is 22% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (355), robbery (106), and murder (6.0) 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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