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Is Royal Palm Beach, Florida Safe?

Population 42,477 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 42,477, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Royal Palm Beach earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,339 per 100K.

Royal Palm Beach Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRoyal Palm BeachFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate332.3326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1910.22070.61,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate217.0--268.2
Theft Rate1339.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate187.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

224.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

332/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

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

Key Crime Statistics for Royal Palm Beach

Violent crime in Royal Palm Beach is close to the national average. The rate of 332.3 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 1,339 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Royal Palm Beach Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault217
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary349
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,339
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft187
059% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Royal Palm Beach Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Royal Palm Beach
332.3
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Royal Palm Beach
1910.2
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Royal Palm Beach Safety

Is Royal Palm Beach safe?
Not especially. Royal Palm Beach earns a C with a crime rate of 224.3 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 Royal Palm Beach?
224.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 332.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1910.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Royal Palm Beach safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Royal Palm Beach's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,339 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Royal Palm Beach?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Royal Palm Beach generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Royal Palm Beach police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Royal Palm Beach?
Crime rates have held steady in Royal Palm Beach, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Royal Palm Beach compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Royal Palm Beach ranks behind about 64% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Royal Palm Beach 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 Royal Palm Beach?
Bad. A C grade and 224.3 per-thousand rate put Royal Palm Beach below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 332 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Royal Palm Beach?
332.3 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (217), robbery (72), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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