West Palm Beach, FL Crime


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West Palm Beach, FL has been plagued by high levels of crime in recent years, with a violent crime rate of 41.9, well above the national average of 22.7. This means that residents and visitors of this city are at a higher risk of becoming victims of violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. In addition, the property crime rate in West Palm Beach is also concerning, at 67.3 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The high crime rates in West Palm Beach highlight the need for increased safety measures and law enforcement efforts to protect the community and ensure a safer environment for all. As , we are committed to working with local authorities and community members to address these issues and create a safer, more secure West Palm Beach for everyone.

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

West Palm Beach violent crime is 41.9. (The US average is 22.7)
West Palm Beach property crime is 67.3. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of West Palm Beach, Florida does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Mangonia Park, FL Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
20016838.901522203.64483.339589.75395.130927.13267.5
20025891.10298.31938.9365438404.25891.128337.14176
20039509.40150.92641.5671734867.96113.224905.73849.1
20047663.40375.728554432.8302782779.922614.64883.5
20058042.5151.7151.72655.55083.5273905007.617298.95083.5
2006743376.6153.33065.14137.928122.65823.818237.54061.3
20075083.479.479.42303.42621.123193556014614.83018.3
20085911.3164.2164.21888.33694.621510.76157.613382.61970.4
20095065.4163.4163.416343104.620506.53758.214379.12369.3
20105241.90322.61774.23145.219435.55806.511693.51935.5
20112507.852.252.2940.41462.911755.52351.18307.21097.2
20123047.5001549.61497.913223.13925.68781516.5
20134072.20360.81237.12474.211288.72010.38453.6824.7
20143331.6153.8410717.62050.210763.71537.78405.9820.1
20152734.2050.6455.72227.810632.91670.98000962
20161902.90150.2250.41502.311066.61201.88813.21051.6
20172239.999.699.6348.41692.412145.31045.39955.21144.8
20182221.10345.5789.71085.99674.26918193.5789.7
20191623.20147.6541.1934.68706.3491.97870.1344.3

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Mangonia Park, FL1,623.28,706.32,00932019
West Palm Beach, FL761.53,751.090,90832019
Palm Beach, FL90.01,091.99,97642019
Riviera Beach, FL984.94,173.132,43842019
Palm Beach Shores, FL156.51,643.21,47552019
Lake Clarke Shores, FL109.41,175.83,57952019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Palm Beach Gardens, FL136.32,262.636,960102019
Wellington, FL98.01,186.539,964132019
Boynton Beach, FL713.23,298.965,814132019
Jupiter, FL176.41,546.965,311142019
Delray Beach, FL476.53,429.364,728182019
Boca Raton, FL183.92,157.998,069242019

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

   Crime by Location

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Over 7 years ago

Palm Beach county is getting over crowded at least from point of view. High property taxes and home owners insurance (due to hurricanes) traffic is getting worse.   More

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Over 8 years ago

I couldn't think of a better place to live. There are so many things to do around town. Traffic in not bad, for the most part. There's a good mix of cultural diversity.  More

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Over 8 years ago

Why is Cultural diversity considered a pro for West Palm  More

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