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Is West Park, Florida Safe?

Population 15,444 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

West Park is a smaller community of 15,444 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 194.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,272 per 100K.

West Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWest ParkFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate215.8326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1732.62070.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate152.0--268.2
Theft Rate1272.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate411.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

194.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

216/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1733/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for West Park

Violent crime in West Park is well below the national average. The rate of 215.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1732.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,272 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

West Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault152
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary202
075% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,272
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft411
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How West Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

West Park
215.8
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

West Park
1732.6
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About West Park Safety

Is West Park safe?
It depends on where in West Park you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime well below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in West Park?
194.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 215.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1732.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is West Park safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. West Park has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in West Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in West Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the West Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in West Park?
Crime rates have held steady in West Park, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does West Park compare to other cities in Florida?
Middle of the pack for Florida. West Park isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 51th percentile among Florida cities.
How safe is West Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in West Park?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in West Park?
215.8 per 100,000, which is 41% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (152), robbery (43), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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