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Is Miami Gardens, Florida Safe?

Population 113,579 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Miami Gardens runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 84% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,690 per 100K.

Miami Gardens Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMiami GardensFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate391.2326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2321.92070.61,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate298.0--268.2
Theft Rate1690.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate471.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

271.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

391/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2322/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Miami Gardens

Violent crime in Miami Gardens is close to the national average. The rate of 391.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2321.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,690 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Miami Gardens Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault298
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary335
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,690
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft471
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Miami Gardens Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Miami Gardens
391.2
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Miami Gardens
2321.9
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Miami Gardens Safety

Is Miami Gardens safe?
Not especially. Miami Gardens earns a D with a crime rate of 271.3 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 Miami Gardens?
271.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 391.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2321.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Miami Gardens safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Miami Gardens's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,690 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Miami Gardens?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Miami Gardens generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Miami Gardens police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Miami Gardens?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Miami Gardens's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Miami Gardens compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Miami Gardens ranks behind about 76% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Miami Gardens to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Miami Gardens?
Bad. A D grade and 271.3 per-thousand rate put Miami Gardens below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 391 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Miami Gardens?
391.2 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (298), robbery (58), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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