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Is North Palm Beach, Florida Safe?

Population 13,319 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

North Palm Beach is a smaller community of 13,319 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 213.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,266 per 100K.

North Palm Beach Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorth Palm BeachFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate294.8326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1835.82070.61,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate182.0--268.2
Theft Rate1266.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate176.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

295/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1836/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for North Palm Beach

Violent crime in North Palm Beach is below the national average. The rate of 294.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1835.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,266 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

North Palm Beach Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault182
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary215
080% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,266
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft176
055% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How North Palm Beach Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Palm Beach
294.8
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Palm Beach
1835.8
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About North Palm Beach Safety

Is North Palm Beach safe?
Not especially. North Palm Beach earns a C with a crime rate of 213.1 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 Palm Beach?
213.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 294.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1835.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is North Palm Beach safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. North Palm 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 Palm Beach?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in North Palm Beach generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the North Palm Beach police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in North Palm Beach?
Crime rates have held steady in North Palm Beach, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does North Palm Beach compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. North Palm Beach ranks behind about 73% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is North Palm Beach 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 Palm 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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in North Palm Beach?
294.8 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (182), robbery (72), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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