Crime & Safety in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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)

Violent Crime

Total Violent687.0/100K
81% above US avg
Murder10.3/100K
63% above US avg
Rape68.2/100K
Robbery166.7/100K
Assault441.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,062.0/100K
107% above US avg
Burglary504.6/100K
Theft2,993.3/100K
Vehicle Theft556.0/100K
Arson8.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)276

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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