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Is Lake Worth Beach, Florida Safe?

Population 43,970 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 43,970, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Lake Worth Beach earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,159 per 100K.

Lake Worth Beach Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLake Worth BeachFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate377.1326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1908.32070.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate240.0--268.2
Theft Rate1159.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate361.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

228.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

377/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1908/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lake Worth Beach

Violent crime in Lake Worth Beach is close to the national average. The rate of 377.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1908.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,159 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lake Worth Beach Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault240
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery73
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary249
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,159
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft361
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lake Worth Beach Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lake Worth Beach
377.1
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lake Worth Beach
1908.3
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Worth Beach Safety

Is Lake Worth Beach safe?
Not especially. Lake Worth Beach earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lake Worth Beach?
228.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 377.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1908.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lake Worth Beach safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lake Worth Beach's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,159 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lake Worth Beach?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lake Worth Beach generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lake Worth Beach police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lake Worth Beach?
No. Crime in Lake Worth Beach has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Lake Worth Beach compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Lake Worth Beach ranks behind about 66% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Lake Worth Beach to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Lake Worth Beach?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.5 per-thousand rate put Lake Worth Beach below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 377 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lake Worth Beach?
377.1 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (240), robbery (73), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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