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Crime & Safety in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

Fort Lauderdale has a violent crime rate of 594 per 100,000 residents, 56% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 311.8 per 100,000, robbery at 220.8, rape at 50.3. The murder rate is 11.4 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,915 per 100,000, 151% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,759, burglary at 690, vehicle theft at 467 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 276 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Fort Lauderdale receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Fort Lauderdale vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent594.3/100K
56% above US avg
Murder11.4/100K
80% above US avg
Rape50.3/100K
Robbery220.8/100K
Assault311.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,915.4/100K
151% above US avg
Burglary690.1/100K
Theft3,758.8/100K
Vehicle Theft466.5/100K
Arson5.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)276

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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