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Is Margate, Florida Safe?

Population 60,070 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Margate means there's room for concern. The 228.9 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime above the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,597 per 100K.

Margate Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMargateFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate430.2326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1859.22070.61,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate265.0--268.2
Theft Rate1597.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate259.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

228.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

430/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1859/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Margate

Violent crime in Margate is above the national average. The rate of 430.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1859.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,597 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Margate Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault265
099% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery94
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary349
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,597
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft259
081% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Margate Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Margate
430.2
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Margate
1859.2
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Margate Safety

Is Margate safe?
Not especially. Margate earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Margate?
228.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 430.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1859.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Margate safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Margate's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,597 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Margate?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Margate generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Margate police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Margate?
No. Crime in Margate has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Margate compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Margate 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 Margate to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Margate?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.9 per-thousand rate put Margate below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 430 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Margate?
430.2 per 100,000, which is 18% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (265), robbery (94), and murder (8.0) 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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