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Is Parkland, Florida Safe?

Population 39,186 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Parkland is a smaller community of 39,186 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 252.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,811 per 100K.

Parkland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricParklandFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate234.0326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2290.12070.61,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate144.0--268.2
Theft Rate1811.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate501.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

234/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2290/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Parkland

Violent crime in Parkland is below the national average. The rate of 234.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2290.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,811 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Parkland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault144
054% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery30
047% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary406
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,811
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft501
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Parkland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Parkland
234.0
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Parkland
2290.1
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Parkland Safety

Is Parkland safe?
Not especially. Parkland earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Parkland?
252.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 234.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2290.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Parkland safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Parkland's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,811 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Parkland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Parkland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Parkland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Parkland?
Crime rates have held steady in Parkland, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Parkland compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Parkland ranks behind about 74% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Parkland 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 Parkland?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252.4 per-thousand rate put Parkland below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 234 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Parkland?
234.0 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (144), robbery (30), and murder (2.0) 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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