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Is Key Biscayne, Florida Safe?

Population 14,815 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Key Biscayne is a smaller community of 14,815 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 245 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,471 per 100K.

Key Biscayne Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKey BiscayneFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate246.3326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2203.52070.61,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate205.0--268.2
Theft Rate1471.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate303.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

246/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2204/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Key Biscayne

Violent crime in Key Biscayne is below the national average. The rate of 246.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2203.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,471 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Key Biscayne Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault205
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary417
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,471
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft303
095% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Key Biscayne Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Key Biscayne
246.3
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Key Biscayne
2203.5
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Key Biscayne Safety

Is Key Biscayne safe?
Not especially. Key Biscayne earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Key Biscayne?
245 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 246.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2203.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Key Biscayne safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Key Biscayne's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,471 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Key Biscayne?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Key Biscayne generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Key Biscayne police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Key Biscayne?
No. Crime in Key Biscayne has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Key Biscayne compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Key Biscayne ranks behind about 83% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Key Biscayne 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 Key Biscayne?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245 per-thousand rate put Key Biscayne below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 246 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Key Biscayne?
246.3 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (205), robbery (62), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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