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Is Lauderhill, Florida Safe?

Population 75,668 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Lauderhill means there's room for concern. The 224.3 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,209 per 100K.

Lauderhill Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLauderhillFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate339.8326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1903.42070.61,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate270.0--268.2
Theft Rate1209.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate169.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

224.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

340/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1903/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lauderhill

Violent crime in Lauderhill is close to the national average. The rate of 339.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1903.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,209 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lauderhill Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault270
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery84
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary334
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,209
086% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft169
053% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lauderhill Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lauderhill
339.8
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lauderhill
1903.4
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lauderhill Safety

Is Lauderhill safe?
Not especially. Lauderhill earns a C with a crime rate of 224.3 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 Lauderhill?
224.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 339.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1903.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lauderhill safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lauderhill's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,209 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lauderhill?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lauderhill generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lauderhill police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lauderhill?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lauderhill's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Lauderhill compare to other cities in Florida?
Middle of the pack for Florida. Lauderhill isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Florida cities.
How safe is Lauderhill to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Lauderhill?
Bad. A C grade and 224.3 per-thousand rate put Lauderhill below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 340 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lauderhill?
339.8 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (270), robbery (84), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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