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)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.