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Is Oakland Park, Florida Safe?

Population 45,332 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Oakland Park is a smaller community of 45,332 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 216.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,277 per 100K.

Oakland Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOakland ParkFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate314.8326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1848.92070.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate182.0--268.2
Theft Rate1277.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate367.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

315/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1849/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Oakland Park

Violent crime in Oakland Park is close to the national average. The rate of 314.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1848.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,277 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Oakland Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault182
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery73
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary293
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,277
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft367
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Oakland Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oakland Park
314.8
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oakland Park
1848.9
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oakland Park Safety

Is Oakland Park safe?
Not especially. Oakland Park earns a C with a crime rate of 216.4 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 Oakland Park?
216.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 314.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1848.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Oakland Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Oakland Park's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,277 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Oakland Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Oakland Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Oakland Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Oakland Park?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Oakland Park's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Oakland Park compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Oakland Park 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 Oakland Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Oakland Park?
Bad. A C grade and 216.4 per-thousand rate put Oakland Park below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 315 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Oakland Park?
314.8 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (182), robbery (73), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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