Deerfield Beach, FL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Deerfield Beach Police Department serves the city of Deerfield Beach, FL in Broward County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,553 violent crimes and 3,767 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 855.1 per 100k residents, which is 705.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 1962.1 per 100k, 1099.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate855.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,553 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate24.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents51 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate72.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents158 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate248.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents418 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate1962.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,767 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate165.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents346 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate1557.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,976 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate238.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents442 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime855.1F1553106.2+705.1%
Property Crime1962.1F3767163.6+1099.3%
Homicide3.7F90.5+588.8%
Rape24.5F513.5+591.9%
Robbery72.2F1585.8+1140.5%
Aggravated Assault248.3F41822.3+1015.7%
Burglary165.1F34624.0+587.3%
Larceny1557.2F2976116.4+1238.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft238.5F44222.2+975.8%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Black or African American 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Dania 0 miles
F 1710.8
F 3151.4
Violent: 100.1% higher
Property: 60.6% higher
Pompano Beach 0 miles
F 1501.6
F 2778.6
Violent: 75.6% higher
Property: 41.6% higher
Hillsboro Beach 0 miles
D 153.4
F 613.5
Violent: 82.1% lower
Property: 68.7% lower
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 0 miles
F 654.9
F 1622.3
Violent: 23.4% lower
Property: 17.3% lower
Lauderdale Lakes 0 miles
F 1620.8
F 2140.1
Violent: 89.6% higher
Property: 9.1% higher