Ferndale, FL has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 21.1 per 1,000 residents. This is slightly lower than the US average of 22.7 per 1,000 residents. However, property crime in Ferndale is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 39.2 per 1,000 residents, compared to the US average of 35.4 per 1,000 residents. This means that while residents of Ferndale may have a lower risk of experiencing violent crime, they may be more likely to experience property crime. It is important for the community to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their belongings. Despite the higher rate of property crime, Ferndale still remains a relatively safe place to live, with a lower overall crime rate compared to other areas in the United States.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Ferndale violent crime is 21.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Ferndale property crime is 39.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Ferndale, Florida does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Oakland, Florida. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Oakland, Florida. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.