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Is Miami, Florida Safe?

Population 489,812 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Miami faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,367 per 100K.

Miami Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMiamiFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate395.7326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2202.82070.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate316.0--268.2
Theft Rate1367.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate303.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

396/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2203/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Miami

Violent crime in Miami is close to the national average. The rate of 395.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2202.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,367 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 316 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Miami Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault316
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary404
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,367
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft303
095% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Miami Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Miami
395.7
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Miami
2202.8
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Miami Safety

Is Miami safe?
Not especially. Miami earns a D with a crime rate of 259.8 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 Miami?
259.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 395.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2202.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Miami safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Miami's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,367 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Miami?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Miami generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Miami police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Miami?
No. Crime in Miami has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Miami compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Miami ranks behind about 74% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Miami 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 Miami?
Bad. A D grade and 259.8 per-thousand rate put Miami below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 396 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Miami?
395.7 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (316), robbery (71), and murder (3.0) 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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