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Is Weston, Florida Safe?

Population 69,588 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Weston earns a C safety grade with 224.7 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 69% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,171 per 100K.

Weston Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWestonFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate350.6326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1896.72070.61,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate252.0--268.2
Theft Rate1171.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate194.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

224.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

351/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1897/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Weston

Violent crime in Weston is close to the national average. The rate of 350.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1896.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,171 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Weston Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault252
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary358
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,171
084% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft194
061% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Weston Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Weston
350.6
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Weston
1896.7
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Weston Safety

Is Weston safe?
Not especially. Weston earns a C with a crime rate of 224.7 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 Weston?
224.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 350.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1896.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Weston safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Weston's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,171 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Weston?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Weston generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Weston police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Weston?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Weston's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Weston compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Weston ranks behind about 70% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Weston to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Weston?
Bad. A C grade and 224.7 per-thousand rate put Weston below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 351 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Weston?
350.6 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (252), robbery (68), and murder (8.0) 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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