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72%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
72%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
72%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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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.
Palm Beach crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Palm Beach crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Palm Beach crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Palm Beach crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peoplePalm Beach/100k peopleFlorida/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)634 (estimate)1,8072,281
Murdern/an/an/a4.75.7
Rapen/an/an/a29.938.0
Robberyn/an/an/a42.366.5
Assaultn/an/an/a213.3264.1
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)102 (estimate)290364
Burglaryn/an/an/a163.1250.7
Theftn/an/an/a1,221.51,347.2
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a131.8318.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)532 (estimate)1,5161,917

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The Palm Beach crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Palm Beach 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

      • Palm Beach crime rates are 72% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Palm Beach are 72% lower than the national average
      • In Palm Beach you have a 1 in 158 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Palm Beach is safer than 83% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Palm Beach has decreased by 57%

      Palm Beach, FL Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Florida has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Florida has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Palm Beach each year?
      • 4. Is the Palm Beach crime rate higher or lower than the Florida average?
      • 5. Palm Beach is safer than 83% of all other cities in Florida.
       
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      Daily Crime In Palm Beach (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Palm Beach

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Palm Beach is 1 in 983
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Palm Beach is 1 in 188
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Palm Beach is 1 in 158

      Year Over Year Crime In Palm Beach (per 100,000 people)

      Palm Beach police department

      Item Palm Beach Florida National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)8831,023558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residents10.34.23.3
      There are a total of 88 Palm Beach police officers. This results in 10.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 142.9% greater than the Florida average and 216.2% greater than the National average.

      Sex offenders in Florida

      State Total offenders Florida /100K National /100K
      Florida53,771330266
      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.

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      Palm Beach, FL8,776102532634

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      Source: The Palm Beach, 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.