Crime & Safety in Delray Beach, FL

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Delray Beach has a violent crime rate of 425 per 100,000 residents, 12% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 326.1 per 100,000, robbery at 53.1, rape at 42.8. The murder rate is 3.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,648 per 100,000, 35% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,287, burglary at 173, vehicle theft at 184 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 217 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Delray Beach receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Delray Beach vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent424.9/100K
12% above US avg
Murder3.0/100K
53% below US avg
Rape42.8/100K
Robbery53.1/100K
Assault326.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,648.3/100K
35% above US avg
Burglary172.6/100K
Theft2,286.8/100K
Vehicle Theft184.4/100K
Arson4.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)217

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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