Parkland, FL Crime


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On February 14, 2018, a devastating mass shooting took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. This tragedy shook the entire nation as 17 students and faculty members lost their lives and many others were injured. The crime rate in Parkland, FL has been relatively low, with a violent crime rate of 7.3 compared to the US average of 22.7. However, the community was shattered by this heinous act, which has brought attention to the larger issue of gun violence in the United States. Despite having a lower property crime rate of 15.5, compared to the national average of 35.4, the Parkland shooting serves as a stark reminder of the need for better measures to prevent and address violent crimes in our society.

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

Parkland violent crime is 7.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Parkland property crime is 15.5. (The US average is 35.4)

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 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Parkland, FL Crime History
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Over 11 years ago

I am only 18 years old, but I have lived here for 10 years, more than half of my life. I attended Riverglades Elementary, Westglades middle, and Marjory Stoneman Douglas  More

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Over 11 years ago

Let's face it, South Florida has really gone downhill fast in the past 5-7 years. Maybe it was the economy crashing, maybe it was the influx of crazies and weirdos to  More

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Our family is from Chicago and we have been living here a year now. Our family settled in NE Parkland, which is considered the "older" section of town. I like it here!   More

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