Broward County, FL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Broward County in FL is served by 38 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 52,968 violent crimes and 116,294 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 1109.4 per 100k residents, which is 944.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 1720.3 per 100k, 951.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate1109.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents52,968 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F
Annual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents332 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate26.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,601 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate81.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents4,646 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate255.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents11,399 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate1720.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents116,294 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate182.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents12,454 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate1330.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents91,459 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate202.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,153 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime1109.4F52968106.2+944.6%
Property Crime1720.3F116294163.6+951.5%
Homicide7.7F3320.5+1339.7%
Rape26.0F16013.5+634.8%
Robbery81.1F46465.8+1293.6%
Aggravated Assault255.9F1139922.3+1050.0%
Burglary182.7F1245424.0+660.4%
Larceny1330.4F91459116.4+1043.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft202.9F1215322.2+815.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Broward County Sheriff's Office

Dania Police Department

Dania, FL

Deerfield Beach Police Department

Deerfield Beach, FL

Fort Lauderdale Police Department

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Hallandale Police Department

Hallandale, FL

Hollywood Police Department

Hollywood, FL

Plantation Police Department

Plantation, FL

Pompano Beach Police Department

Pompano Beach, FL

Pembroke Pines Police Department

Pembroke Pines, FL

Wilton Manors Police Department

Wilton Manors, FL

Cooper City Police Department

Cooper City, FL

Coconut Creek Police Department

Coconut Creek, FL

Davie Police Department

Davie, FL

Hillsboro Beach Police Department

Hillsboro Beach, FL

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Police Department

Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL

Lauderdale Lakes Police Department

Lauderdale Lakes, FL

Lauderhill Police Department

Lauderhill, FL

Lighthouse Point Police Department

Lighthouse Point, FL

Margate Police Department

Margate, FL

Miramar Police Department

Miramar, FL

North Lauderdale Police Department

North Lauderdale, FL

Oakland Park Police Department

Oakland Park, FL

Sea Ranch Lakes Police Department

Sea Ranch Lakes, FL

Sunrise Police Department

Sunrise, FL

Coral Springs Police Department

Coral Springs, FL

Pembroke Park Police Department

Pembroke Park, FL

Tamarac Police Department

Tamarac, FL

Fort Lauderdale Airport Police

Parkland Police Department

Parkland, FL

Southwest Ranches Police Department

Southwest Ranches, FL

West Park Police Department

West Park, FL

Department of Corrections, Office of the Inspector General: Broward County

Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco: Broward County

Department of Insurance: Broward County

Florida Game Commission: Broward County

Weston Police Department

Weston, FL

Highway Patrol: Broward County

Port Everglades Police Department

Port Everglades, FL