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Is Miami Springs, Florida Safe?

Population 13,611 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Miami Springs is a smaller community of 13,611 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 227.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,653 per 100K.

Miami Springs Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMiami SpringsFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate322.2326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1955.22070.61,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate198.0--268.2
Theft Rate1653.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate419.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

227.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

322/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1955/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Miami Springs

Violent crime in Miami Springs is close to the national average. The rate of 322.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1955.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,653 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Miami Springs Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault198
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary370
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,653
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft419
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Miami Springs Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Miami Springs
322.2
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Miami Springs
1955.2
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Miami Springs Safety

Is Miami Springs safe?
Not especially. Miami Springs earns a C- with a crime rate of 227.7 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 Springs?
227.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 322.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1955.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Miami Springs safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Miami Springs's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,653 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Miami Springs?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Miami Springs generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Miami Springs police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Miami Springs?
No. Crime in Miami Springs has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Miami Springs compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Miami Springs ranks behind about 65% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Miami Springs 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 Springs?
Bad. A C- grade and 227.7 per-thousand rate put Miami Springs below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 322 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Miami Springs?
322.2 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (198), robbery (64), and murder (6.0) 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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