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Miami Beach, FL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Miami Beach Police Department serves the city of Miami Beach, FL in Miami-Dade County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 6,000 violent crimes and 18,880 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 2659.7 per 100k residents, which is 2404.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 8575.1 per 100k, 5141.3% 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 53 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 Rate2659.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,000 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F
Annual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate137.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents263 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate307.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents727 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate622.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,363 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate8575.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents18,880 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate628.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,658 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate7399.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents15,986 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate528.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,205 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime2659.7F6000106.2+2404.2%
Property Crime8575.1F18880163.6+5141.3%
Homicide6.3F160.5+1088.0%
Rape137.9F2633.5+3799.9%
Robbery307.5F7275.8+5185.0%
Aggravated Assault622.5F136322.3+2697.1%
Burglary628.9F165824.0+2517.2%
Larceny7399.6F15986116.4+6258.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft528.9F120522.2+2285.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 53 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 1
Anti-Jewish 27
Anti-Catholic 2
Anti-Gay (Male) 15
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Other Religion 1
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 2
Anti-Black or African American 4

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Miami 4 miles
C 126.7
D 246.6
Violent: 95.2% lower
Property: 97.1% lower
El Portal 6 miles
C 125.2
F 375.5
Violent: 95.3% lower
Property: 95.6% lower
Indian Creek Village 7 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Key Biscayne 7 miles
A 28.0
A 35.0
Violent: 98.9% lower
Property: 99.6% lower
Surfside 7 miles
F 906.6
F 2738.2
Violent: 65.9% lower
Property: 68.1% lower