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Is Lantana, Florida Safe?

Population 12,449 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lantana is a smaller community of 12,449 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 239.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,418 per 100K.

Lantana Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLantanaFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate368.8326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2025.32070.61,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate243.0--268.2
Theft Rate1418.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate427.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

239.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

369/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2025/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lantana

Violent crime in Lantana is close to the national average. The rate of 368.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2025.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,418 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lantana Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault243
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary310
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,418
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft427
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lantana Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lantana
368.8
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lantana
2025.3
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lantana Safety

Is Lantana safe?
Not especially. Lantana earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.4 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 Lantana?
239.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 368.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2025.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lantana safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lantana's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,418 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lantana?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lantana generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lantana police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lantana?
No. Crime in Lantana has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Lantana compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Lantana ranks behind about 68% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Lantana 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 Lantana?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.4 per-thousand rate put Lantana below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 369 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lantana?
368.8 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (243), robbery (46), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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