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Is Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Safe?

Population 22,395 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Sunny Isles Beach is a smaller community of 22,395 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 243.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,715 per 100K.

Sunny Isles Beach Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSunny Isles BeachFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate252.0326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2185.72070.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate196.0--268.2
Theft Rate1715.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate543.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

252/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2186/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sunny Isles Beach

Violent crime in Sunny Isles Beach is below the national average. The rate of 252.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2185.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,715 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sunny Isles Beach Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault196
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary384
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,715
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft543
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sunny Isles Beach Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sunny Isles Beach
252.0
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sunny Isles Beach
2185.7
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sunny Isles Beach Safety

Is Sunny Isles Beach safe?
Not especially. Sunny Isles Beach earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Sunny Isles Beach?
243.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 252.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2185.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sunny Isles Beach safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sunny Isles Beach's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,715 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sunny Isles Beach?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sunny Isles Beach generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sunny Isles Beach police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sunny Isles Beach?
Crime rates have held steady in Sunny Isles Beach, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Sunny Isles Beach compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Sunny Isles Beach ranks behind about 79% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Sunny Isles Beach 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 Sunny Isles Beach?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.8 per-thousand rate put Sunny Isles Beach below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 252 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sunny Isles Beach?
252.0 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (196), robbery (43), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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