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Is Miami Lakes, Florida Safe?

Population 33,067 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Miami Lakes is a smaller community of 33,067 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 244.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,860 per 100K.

Miami Lakes Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMiami LakesFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate333.9326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2112.92070.61,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate246.0--268.2
Theft Rate1860.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate285.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

334/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2113/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Miami Lakes

Violent crime in Miami Lakes is close to the national average. The rate of 333.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2112.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,860 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Miami Lakes Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault246
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary389
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,860
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft285
090% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Miami Lakes Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Miami Lakes
333.9
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Miami Lakes
2112.9
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Miami Lakes Safety

Is Miami Lakes safe?
Not especially. Miami Lakes earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.7 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 Lakes?
244.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 333.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2112.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Miami Lakes safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Miami Lakes's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,860 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Miami Lakes?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Miami Lakes generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Miami Lakes police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Miami Lakes?
No. Crime in Miami Lakes has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Miami Lakes compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Miami Lakes ranks behind about 81% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Miami Lakes to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Miami Lakes?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.7 per-thousand rate put Miami Lakes below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 334 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Miami Lakes?
333.9 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (246), robbery (72), and murder (7.0) 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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