Boca Raton, FL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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Total crime NAT. AVG.

55%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Boca Raton_{/100k people}	Florida_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	2,075	n/a (estimate)	2,088	1,807	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	4.7	5.7
Rape	25	n/a	25.2	29.9	38.0
Robbery	34	n/a	34.2	42.3	66.5
Assault	102	n/a	102.6	213.3	264.1
Violent crime	161	n/a (estimate)	162	290	364
Burglary	134	n/a	134.8	163.1	250.7
Theft	1,777	n/a	1,787.8	1,221.5	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	3	n/a	3.0	131.8	318.7
Property crime	1,914	n/a (estimate)	1,926	1,516	1,917

Boca Raton crime map

The Boca Raton crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Boca Raton as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Boca Raton crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Boca Raton crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Boca Raton crime rates are 8% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Boca Raton are 55% lower than the national average
In Boca Raton you have a 1 in 48 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Boca Raton is safer than 76% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Boca Raton has decreased by 4%

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Daily Crime In Boca Raton (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Boca Raton, FL per 100,000 people. In Boca Raton, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.16 times more than the Florida average and 1.09 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Boca Raton is 1.79 times less than the Florida average and 2.25 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Boca Raton has a daily crime rate that is 1.27 times more than the Florida average and 1.00 times more than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Boca Raton (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Boca Raton in comparison to other Florida communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Boca Raton safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Boca Raton being safer than 76% of cities in Florida and 76% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Florida cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Boca Raton. In conclusion, Boca Raton ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Boca Raton

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Boca Raton is 1 in 618

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Boca Raton is 1 in 52

The chance of being a victim of crime in Boca Raton is 1 in 48

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Boca Raton, Florida you have a 1 in 618 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 52 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 48 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Boca Raton.

Year Over Year Crime In Boca Raton (per 100,000 people)

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Boca Raton, FL is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Boca Raton has decreased by 20%, while the property crime rate in Boca Raton has decreased by 2% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Boca Raton has decreased by 4% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Boca Raton police department

Item	Boca Raton	Florida	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	288	31,023	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.3	4.2	3.3

There are a total of 288 Boca Raton police officers. This results in 3.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 21.3% less than the Florida average and 2.4% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in Florida

State	Total offenders	Florida_/100K	National_/100K
Florida	53,771	330	266

There are a total of 53,771 sex offenders in Florida. This yields a total of 330 sex offenders in Florida per 100,000 residents which is 24% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Highland Beach, FL	3,907	55	289	344
Hypoluxo, FL	2,800	85	442	527
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL	6,703	94	493	587
Hillsboro Beach, FL	1,964	0	613	613
Wilton Manors, FL	12,582	110	578	688
Lazy Lake, FL	25	117	612	730
Gulf Stream, FL	885	117	612	730
Boca Raton, FL	98,776	162	1,926	2,088

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Chico, CA	98,683	617	1,821	2,438
Beaverton, OR	98,567	272	2,096	2,368
Lee's Summit, MO	98,997	161	2,179	2,340
Roanoke, VA	99,122	578	3,911	4,489
Carmel, IN	99,130	58	835	893
Boca Raton, FL	98,776	162	1,926	2,088

Source: The Boca Raton, FL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.