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Is Opa-locka, Florida Safe?

Population 16,177 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Opa-locka is a smaller community of 16,177 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 203.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,454 per 100K.

Opa-locka Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOpa-lockaFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate382.0326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1651.02070.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate283.0--268.2
Theft Rate1454.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate401.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

203.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

382/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1651/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Opa-locka

Violent crime in Opa-locka is close to the national average. The rate of 382.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1651.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,454 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Opa-locka Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault283
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery77
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary193
072% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,454
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft401
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Opa-locka Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Opa-locka
382.0
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Opa-locka
1651.0
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Opa-locka Safety

Is Opa-locka safe?
It depends on where in Opa-locka you are. The city gets a C overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Opa-locka?
203.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 382.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1651.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Opa-locka safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Opa-locka 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 Opa-locka?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Opa-locka generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Opa-locka police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Opa-locka?
Crime rates have held steady in Opa-locka, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Opa-locka compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Opa-locka ranks behind about 63% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Opa-locka to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Opa-locka?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Opa-locka?
382.0 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (283), robbery (77), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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