Fort Lauderdale, FL Crime


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Fort Lauderdale, FL is a popular vacation destination in the southern United States. However, with higher than average violent and property crime rates, it is important to be aware of potential dangers when visiting the area. The violent crime rate in Fort Lauderdale is 36.7, which is significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Fort Lauderdale is 75.8 compared to the US average of 35.4. It is important for visitors to take necessary precautions to stay safe while in Fort Lauderdale and be mindful of their surroundings at all times.

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

Fort Lauderdale violent crime is 36.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Fort Lauderdale property crime is 75.8. (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
Fort Lauderdale, FL Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
20001081.6840.5466.5566.66764.91386.74520858.2
20011075.218.530.7535.4490.66971.715604508.6903.1
2002882.97.524.5419.8431.16446.81557.44027.2862.2
2003839.311.230.4397.3400.46043.81440.23899.1704.6
2004853.3932.4453.4358.56070.21568.43898.9602.9
2005893.18.939.8440.3404.16664.61518.24494.5651.8
2006988.812.348.8488.8438.95838.31315.53923.6599.3
2007810.113.329.8391.5375.55166.11205.43500.6460.1
2008889.91239.9463.6374.55695.61439.33793.2463
2009809.57.130.6374.4397.45670.615893706.1375.5
2010728.43.839.2336.8348.65325.215263457.6341.6
2011932.87.254.2459.5411.96074.71848.93867.6358.2
2012903.39.428.1488.83775830.51727.53757.6345.4
2013844.67.542.3406.6388.15597.51539.53729.2328.9
2014772.710.344.8355.1362.55132.31115.73629.3387.2
2015681.45.651.5240.2384.15414.41081.23883.6449.6
2016631.39.939.2266.5315.65865.91024.24335.1506.6
2017592.48.344.8237.1302.35529915.64102.3511.1
2018552.31140.1192.1309.14968.4749.93740.9477.6
2019594.311.450.3220.8311.74915.4690.13758.8466.5

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per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
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per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
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Davie, FL254.42,577.382,149102019
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Fort Lauderdale and South Florida are eclectic, which makes for a tough adjustment if you're from a homogenous area. The secret is to find the location of all the things  More

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Like any city, Fort Lauderdale has it's good points and it's bad. On the good side you can't beat the weather here, especially October to June. No snow and no winter  More

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Over 9 years ago

My husband I are are from Illinois and Indiana. We moved here five years ago and we still HATE it! In the Midwest people are friendly and care about others. I can't  More

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