Palm Beach County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Palm Beach County in FL is served by 42 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 61,074 violent crimes and 102,895 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 950.0 per 100k residents, which is 794.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 1759.1 per 100k, 975.2% 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 Rate950.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents61,074 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents351 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate22.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents2,151 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate56.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents4,082 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate259.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents14,086 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate1759.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents102,895 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate198.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents11,078 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate1382.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents82,877 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate174.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,594 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 950.0 | F | 61074 | 106.2 | +794.4% |
| Property Crime | 1759.1 | F | 102895 | 163.6 | +975.2% |
| Homicide | 4.1 | F | 351 | 0.5 | +664.5% |
| Rape | 22.7 | F | 2151 | 3.5 | +542.9% |
| Robbery | 56.2 | F | 4082 | 5.8 | +866.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 259.7 | F | 14086 | 22.3 | +1066.8% |
| Burglary | 198.9 | F | 11078 | 24.0 | +727.7% |
| Larceny | 1382.9 | F | 82877 | 116.4 | +1088.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 174.3 | F | 8594 | 22.2 | +685.9% |