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Is Plantation, Florida Safe?

Population 99,183 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Plantation earns a D+ safety grade with 242.8 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 76% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,616 per 100K.

Plantation Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPlantationFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate410.1326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2018.32070.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate324.0--268.2
Theft Rate1616.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate333.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

242.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

410/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2018/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Plantation

Violent crime in Plantation is close to the national average. The rate of 410.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2018.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,616 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 324 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Plantation Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault324
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery77
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary345
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,616
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft333
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Plantation Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Plantation
410.1
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Plantation
2018.3
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Plantation Safety

Is Plantation safe?
Not especially. Plantation earns a D+ with a crime rate of 242.8 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 Plantation?
242.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 410.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2018.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Plantation safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Plantation's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,616 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Plantation?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Plantation generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Plantation police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Plantation?
No. Crime in Plantation has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Plantation compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Plantation ranks behind about 82% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Plantation to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Plantation?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242.8 per-thousand rate put Plantation below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 410 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Plantation?
410.1 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (324), robbery (77), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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