Fort Lauderdale, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Fort Lauderdale Police Department serves the city of Fort Lauderdale, FL in Broward County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 10,028 violent crimes and 27,632 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 139.7 per 100k residents, which is 31.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 385.7 per 100k, 135.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 63 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 DHomicide
Grade FRape
Grade ARobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 139.7 | D | 10028 | 106.2 | +31.5% |
| Property Crime | 385.7 | F | 27632 | 163.6 | +135.8% |
| Homicide | 1.1 | F | 94 | 0.5 | +104.6% |
| Rape | 2.2 | A | 295 | 3.5 | -38.4% |
| Robbery | 14.2 | F | 1146 | 5.8 | +143.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 45.3 | F | 2366 | 22.3 | +103.5% |
| Burglary | 50.2 | F | 3714 | 24.0 | +108.9% |
| Larceny | 267.9 | F | 20612 | 116.4 | +130.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 66.0 | F | 3243 | 22.2 | +197.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 63 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 12 |
| Anti-Catholic | 3 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 14 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 6 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 13 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton Manors | 3 miles | F 1404.7 | F 3469.2 | Violent: 905.7% higher Property: 799.3% higher |
| Plantation | 5 miles | F 634.0 | F 2478.9 | Violent: 353.9% higher Property: 542.6% higher |
| Lauderhill | 5 miles | F 2499.3 | F 2660.8 | Violent: 1689.3% higher Property: 589.8% higher |
| Sea Ranch Lakes | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 2398.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 521.8% higher |
| Hollywood | 8 miles | F 925.6 | F 2122.3 | Violent: 562.7% higher Property: 450.2% higher |