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 FAnnual Rate1109.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents52,968 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents332 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate26.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,601 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate81.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents4,646 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate255.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents11,399 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate1720.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents116,294 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate182.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents12,454 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate1330.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents91,459 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate202.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,153 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 1109.4 | F | 52968 | 106.2 | +944.6% |
| Property Crime | 1720.3 | F | 116294 | 163.6 | +951.5% |
| Homicide | 7.7 | F | 332 | 0.5 | +1339.7% |
| Rape | 26.0 | F | 1601 | 3.5 | +634.8% |
| Robbery | 81.1 | F | 4646 | 5.8 | +1293.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 255.9 | F | 11399 | 22.3 | +1050.0% |
| Burglary | 182.7 | F | 12454 | 24.0 | +660.4% |
| Larceny | 1330.4 | F | 91459 | 116.4 | +1043.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 202.9 | F | 12153 | 22.2 | +815.0% |