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Palm Beach County, FL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Palm Beach County in FL is served by 32 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 40,250 violent crimes and 68,669 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 937.0 per 100k residents, which is +782.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 1734.9 per 100k, +960.4% 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 Rate937.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents40,250 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F
Annual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents248 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate23.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,310 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate57.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents3,106 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate255.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents9,672 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate1734.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents68,669 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate185.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents7,440 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate1369.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents55,944 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate176.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,082 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime937.0F40250106.2+782.2%
Property Crime1734.9F68669163.6+960.4%
Homicide4.4F2480.5+716.4%
Rape23.2F13103.5+554.6%
Robbery57.8F31065.8+892.7%
Aggravated Assault255.9F967222.3+1049.6%
Burglary185.8F744024.0+673.3%
Larceny1369.2F55944116.4+1076.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft176.6F508222.2+696.4%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Belle Glade Police Department

Belle Glade, FL

Boca Raton Police Department

Boca Raton, FL

Boynton Beach Police Department

Boynton Beach, FL

Delray Beach Police Department

Delray Beach, FL

Lake Worth Police Department

Lake Worth, FL

Palm Beach Police Department

Palm Beach, FL

Riviera Beach Police Department

Riviera Beach, FL

West Palm Beach Police Department

West Palm Beach, FL

Atlantis Police Department

Atlantis, FL

Greenacres City Police Department

Greenacres City, FL

Gulf Stream Police Department

Gulf Stream, FL

Hypoluxo Police Department

Hypoluxo, FL

Juno Beach Police Department

Juno Beach, FL

Jupiter Police Department

Jupiter, FL

Jupiter Inlet Colony Police Department

Jupiter Inlet Colony, FL

Lake Park Police Department

Lake Park, FL

Lantana Police Department

Lantana, FL

Manalapan Police Department

Manalapan, FL

Mangonia Park Police Department

Mangonia Park, FL

North Palm Beach Police Department

North Palm Beach, FL

Ocean Ridge Police Department

Ocean Ridge, FL

Pahokee Police Department

Pahokee, FL

Palm Beach Gardens Police Department

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Palm Springs Police Department

Palm Springs, FL

Royal Palm Beach Police Department

Royal Palm Beach, FL

South Bay Police Department

South Bay, FL

South Palm Beach Police Department

South Palm Beach, FL

Tequesta Police Department

Tequesta, FL

Palm Beach Shores Police Department

Palm Beach Shores, FL

Highland Beach Police Department

Highland Beach, FL

Lake Clarke Shores Police Department

Lake Clarke Shores, FL

Wellington Police Department

Wellington, FL