Highland Beach, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Highland Beach Police Department serves the city of Highland Beach, FL in Palm Beach County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 16 violent crimes and 51 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 202.6 per 100k residents, which is 90.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 278.6 per 100k, 70.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate202.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate278.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents51 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate228.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 202.6 | F | 16 | 106.2 | +90.8% |
| Property Crime | 278.6 | F | 51 | 163.6 | +70.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 25.3 | C | 3 | 22.3 | +13.8% |
| Larceny | 228.0 | F | 37 | 116.4 | +95.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 50.7 | F | 8 | 22.2 | +128.5% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton | 4 miles | B 71.4 | C 147.9 | Violent: 64.7% lower Property: 46.9% lower |
| Delray Beach | 4 miles | D 138.5 | F 266.6 | Violent: 31.6% lower Property: 4.3% lower |
| Gulf Stream | 7 miles | F 315.8 | F 1368.4 | Violent: 55.8% higher Property: 391.1% higher |
| Ocean Ridge | 9 miles | F 327.5 | F 1473.8 | Violent: 61.6% higher Property: 429.0% higher |
| Boynton Beach | 9 miles | D 151.9 | D 208.7 | Violent: 25.0% lower Property: 25.1% lower |