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Is Palmetto Bay, Florida Safe?

Population 24,886 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Palmetto Bay is a smaller community of 24,886 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 225.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,688 per 100K.

Palmetto Bay Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPalmetto BayFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate246.9326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2008.52070.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate166.0--268.2
Theft Rate1688.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate327.0--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 CrimeB-

247/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2009/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Palmetto Bay

Violent crime in Palmetto Bay is below the national average. The rate of 246.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2008.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,688 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Palmetto Bay Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault166
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary368
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,688
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft327
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Palmetto Bay Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Palmetto Bay
246.9
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Palmetto Bay
2008.5
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Palmetto Bay Safety

Is Palmetto Bay safe?
Not especially. Palmetto Bay earns a C with a crime rate of 225.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Palmetto Bay?
225.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 246.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2008.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Palmetto Bay safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Palmetto Bay's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,688 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Palmetto Bay?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Palmetto Bay generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Palmetto Bay police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Palmetto Bay?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Palmetto Bay's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Palmetto Bay compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Palmetto Bay ranks behind about 71% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Palmetto Bay to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Palmetto Bay?
Bad. A C grade and 225.5 per-thousand rate put Palmetto Bay below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 247 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Palmetto Bay?
246.9 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (166), robbery (55), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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