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Is Sunrise, Florida Safe?

Population 98,846 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Sunrise has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 270.1 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,086 per 100K.

Sunrise Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSunriseFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate305.0326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2396.02070.61,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate210.0--268.2
Theft Rate2086.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate601.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

270.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

305/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2396/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sunrise

Violent crime in Sunrise is below the national average. The rate of 305.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2396.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,086 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sunrise Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault210
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary394
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,086
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft601
01.9x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sunrise Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sunrise
305.0
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sunrise
2396.0
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sunrise Safety

Is Sunrise safe?
Not especially. Sunrise earns a D with a crime rate of 270.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Sunrise?
270.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 305.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2396.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sunrise safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sunrise's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,086 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sunrise?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sunrise generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sunrise police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sunrise?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Sunrise's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Sunrise compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Sunrise ranks behind about 82% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Sunrise 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 Sunrise?
Bad. A D grade and 270.1 per-thousand rate put Sunrise below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 305 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sunrise?
305.0 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (210), robbery (58), and murder (7.0) 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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