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 FHomicide
Grade FRape
Grade FRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FSummary 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% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
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
Florida Atlantic University
Highland Beach Police Department
Highland Beach, FL
Palm Beach County School District
Lake Clarke Shores Police Department
Lake Clarke Shores, FL
Department of Corrections, Office of the Inspector General: Palm Beach County
Westlake
Loxatachee Groves
Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco: Palm Beach County
Department of Insurance: Palm Beach County
Florida Game Commission: Palm Beach County
Highway Patrol: Palm Beach County
Wellington Police Department
Wellington, FL