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Is Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Safe?

Population 63,883 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Palm Beach Gardens earns a C safety grade with 225.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 69% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,277 per 100K.

Palm Beach Gardens Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPalm Beach GardensFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate344.5326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1910.22070.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate242.0--268.2
Theft Rate1277.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate267.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

225.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

345/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1910/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Palm Beach Gardens

Violent crime in Palm Beach Gardens is close to the national average. The rate of 344.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1910.2 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.

Palm Beach Gardens Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault242
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary324
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,277
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft267
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Palm Beach Gardens Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Palm Beach Gardens
344.5
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Palm Beach Gardens
1910.2
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Palm Beach Gardens Safety

Is Palm Beach Gardens safe?
Not especially. Palm Beach Gardens earns a C with a crime rate of 225.5 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 Palm Beach Gardens?
225.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 344.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1910.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Palm Beach Gardens safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Palm Beach Gardens'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 Palm Beach Gardens?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Palm Beach Gardens generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Palm Beach Gardens police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Palm Beach Gardens?
Crime rates have held steady in Palm Beach Gardens, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Palm Beach Gardens compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Palm Beach Gardens ranks behind about 71% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Palm Beach Gardens to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Palm Beach Gardens?
Bad. A C grade and 225.5 per-thousand rate put Palm Beach Gardens below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 345 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Palm Beach Gardens?
344.5 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (242), robbery (43), 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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