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Is North Miami Beach, Florida Safe?

Population 46,236 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 46,236, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. North Miami Beach earns a C with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,372 per 100K.

North Miami Beach Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorth Miami BeachFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate301.3326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1853.82070.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate224.0--268.2
Theft Rate1372.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate210.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

215.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

301/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1854/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for North Miami Beach

Violent crime in North Miami Beach is below the national average. The rate of 301.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1853.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,372 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

North Miami Beach Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault224
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary254
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,372
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft210
066% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How North Miami Beach Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Miami Beach
301.3
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Miami Beach
1853.8
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About North Miami Beach Safety

Is North Miami Beach safe?
Not especially. North Miami Beach earns a C with a crime rate of 215.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in North Miami Beach?
215.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 301.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1853.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is North Miami Beach safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. North Miami Beach 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 Miami Beach?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in North Miami Beach generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the North Miami Beach police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in North Miami Beach?
No. Crime in North Miami Beach has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does North Miami Beach compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. North Miami Beach ranks behind about 75% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is North Miami Beach to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in North Miami Beach?
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 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in North Miami Beach?
301.3 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (224), robbery (41), and murder (3.0) 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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