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Is Miami Shores, Florida Safe?

Population 11,669 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,669, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Miami Shores earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,352 per 100K.

Miami Shores Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMiami ShoresFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate261.7326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1813.32070.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate185.0--268.2
Theft Rate1352.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate177.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

207.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

262/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1813/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Miami Shores

Violent crime in Miami Shores is below the national average. The rate of 261.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1813.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,352 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Miami Shores Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault185
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary290
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,352
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft177
056% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Miami Shores Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Miami Shores
261.7
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Miami Shores
1813.3
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Miami Shores Safety

Is Miami Shores safe?
Not especially. Miami Shores earns a C with a crime rate of 207.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Miami Shores?
207.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 261.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1813.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Miami Shores safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Miami Shores has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Miami Shores?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Miami Shores generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Miami Shores police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Miami Shores?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Miami Shores's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Miami Shores compare to other cities in Florida?
Middle of the pack for Florida. Miami Shores isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 47th percentile among Florida cities.
How safe is Miami Shores 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 Miami Shores?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Miami Shores?
261.7 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (185), robbery (44), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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