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Is Lighthouse Point, Florida Safe?

Population 10,756 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,756, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Lighthouse Point earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,642 per 100K.

Lighthouse Point Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLighthouse PointFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate257.4326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2135.82070.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate160.0--268.2
Theft Rate1642.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate295.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

239.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

257/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2136/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lighthouse Point

Violent crime in Lighthouse Point is below the national average. The rate of 257.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2135.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,642 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lighthouse Point Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault160
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary311
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,642
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft295
093% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lighthouse Point Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lighthouse Point
257.4
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lighthouse Point
2135.8
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lighthouse Point Safety

Is Lighthouse Point safe?
Not especially. Lighthouse Point earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lighthouse Point?
239.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 257.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2135.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lighthouse Point safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lighthouse Point's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,642 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lighthouse Point?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lighthouse Point generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lighthouse Point police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lighthouse Point?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lighthouse Point's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Lighthouse Point compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Lighthouse Point 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 Lighthouse Point to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Lighthouse Point?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.3 per-thousand rate put Lighthouse Point below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 257 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lighthouse Point?
257.4 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (160), robbery (47), and murder (5.0) 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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