Delray Beach, FL Crime


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Delray Beach, FL has a significantly higher crime rate than the national average. The violent crime rate in Delray Beach is 27.4 while the national average is 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Delray Beach is 58.6 compared to the US average of 35.4. This shows that there is an elevated level of criminal activity in Delray Beach which has an impact on both residents and visitors alike. It is important for both those living and visiting the area to take precautions and be aware of their surroundings at all times in order to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of crime.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Delray Beach violent crime is 27.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Delray Beach property crime is 58.6. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Delray Beach, FL Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
200010365.226.2227.1777.57465.51303.45337.5824.6
20011045.91.635.7212.7795.86650.41222.94683.7743.8
2002941.61.635.1221.5683.564911112.14572.7806.2
2003821.61.623.7197.1599.36364.71077.14655.3632.4
20041038.24.637.1239.57575569.5977.94057534.5
20051003.19.139.6201.2753.14888.99073495.5486.3
20061029.67.633.4227.8760.85060.1891.43690.3478.4
20071101.74.633.7341.7721.75444.21153.83836.8453.6
20081059.63.136.1326694.45528.611963983.1349.6
2009939.24.644.9337.9551.753161194.93794.1327
2010906.54.633.8304.2563.95131.61112.43722.7296.5
2011919.46.544298.3570.55253.71139.43887.7226.6
2012736.69.741.92534324754.7910.63594.2249.8
2013774.4046.1233.8494.54940.69353670.1335.5
2014665.57.746.2187.9423.64210668.53290.4251.1
2015643.94.537.8192409.63700.2547.22917.2235.8
2016574.27.446185.5335.34216.6571.23290.8354.6
2017596.82.952.5135.7405.63774.85342843.9396.9
2018584.58.638.6120.1417.33604.4398.72912.7293
2019476.57.146.8123.4299.33429.3424.12714.5290.7

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Gulf Stream, FL224.51,683.586032019
Highland Beach, FL101.21,012.43,79732019
Boynton Beach, FL713.23,298.965,81452019
Boca Raton, FL183.92,157.998,06962019
Ocean Ridge, FL50.61,567.21,94662019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Boynton Beach, FL713.23,298.965,81452019
Boca Raton, FL183.92,157.998,06962019
Deerfield Beach, FL430.12,648.267,153102019
Coconut Creek, FL131.31,616.857,766132019
Margate, FL166.71,574.854,579162019

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Great place to live, however, the school system isn't great. You really need to pick Boca Raton, or if you're willing to live a bit farther West, Wellington, for better  More

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I have lived in over 100 places and homes..even as a child my parents lived moving every few years..i learned to live that too..getting new ideas for decorating and new  More

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The area has been totally regentrified over the past 10 years. It's outdoor cafe's and restaurants, shops and, of course, a fabulous beach. the beach has cabanas,  More

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