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Is Miramar, Florida Safe?

Population 142,570 · Safer than 12% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Miramar faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 88% of US cities. Theft is the most common offense at 2,138 per 100K, which is well above the national average.

Miramar Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMiramarFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate399.2326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2455.32070.61,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate271.0--268.2
Theft Rate2138.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate310.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

285.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

399/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2455/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Miramar

Violent crime in Miramar is close to the national average. The rate of 399.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2455.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,138 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Miramar Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault271
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery96
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary391
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,138
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft310
097% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Miramar Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Miramar
399.2
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Miramar
2455.3
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Miramar Safety

Is Miramar safe?
Not especially. Miramar earns a D- with a crime rate of 285.5 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 Miramar?
285.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 399.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2455.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Miramar safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Miramar's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,138 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Miramar?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Miramar generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Miramar police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Miramar?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Miramar's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Miramar compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Miramar ranks behind about 89% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Miramar 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 Miramar?
Bad. A D- grade and 285.5 per-thousand rate put Miramar below 88% of US cities. Violent crime at 399 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Miramar?
399.2 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (271), robbery (96), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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