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Is North Lauderdale, Florida Safe?

Population 45,733 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 45,733, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. North Lauderdale earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,598 per 100K.

North Lauderdale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorth LauderdaleFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate277.3326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1821.92070.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate221.0--268.2
Theft Rate1598.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate356.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

209.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

277/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1822/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for North Lauderdale

Violent crime in North Lauderdale is below the national average. The rate of 277.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1821.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,598 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

North Lauderdale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault221
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary336
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,598
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft356
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How North Lauderdale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Lauderdale
277.3
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Lauderdale
1821.9
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About North Lauderdale Safety

Is North Lauderdale safe?
Not especially. North Lauderdale earns a C with a crime rate of 209.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in North Lauderdale?
209.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 277.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1821.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is North Lauderdale safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. North Lauderdale 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 North Lauderdale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in North Lauderdale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the North Lauderdale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in North Lauderdale?
Crime rates have held steady in North Lauderdale, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does North Lauderdale compare to other cities in Florida?
Middle of the pack for Florida. North Lauderdale isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among Florida cities.
How safe is North Lauderdale to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in North Lauderdale?
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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in North Lauderdale?
277.3 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (221), robbery (39), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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