Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Fort Lauderdale has a violent crime rate of 687 per 100,000 residents, 81% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 441.8 per 100,000, robbery at 166.7, rape at 68.2. The murder rate is 10.3 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,062 per 100,000, 107% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,993, burglary at 505, vehicle theft at 556 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)