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Miami Gardens, FL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Miami Gardens Police Department serves the city of Miami Gardens, FL in Miami-Dade County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,861 violent crimes and 8,192 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 125.4 per 100k residents, which is 18.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 263.6 per 100k, 61.1% 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 C
Annual Rate125.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,861 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F
Annual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate11.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents466 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate27.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,260 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate263.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,192 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate20.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents701 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate222.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,509 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate20.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents957 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime125.4C3861106.2+18.1%
Property Crime263.6F8192163.6+61.1%
Homicide2.7F540.5+412.4%
Rape1.8A453.5-48.5%
Robbery11.8F4665.8+103.2%
Aggravated Assault27.3D126022.3+22.5%
Burglary20.0B70124.0-16.8%
Larceny222.7F6509116.4+91.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft20.9C95722.2-5.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

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

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
North Miami 4 miles
F 1690.5
F 2842.6
Violent: 1247.7% higher
Property: 978.4% higher
Biscayne Park 4 miles
F 195.9
F 750.9
Violent: 56.2% higher
Property: 184.9% higher
Hialeah 5 miles
A 60.7
B 130.0
Violent: 51.6% lower
Property: 50.7% lower
Miami Shores 5 miles
C 113.0
F 373.7
Violent: 9.9% lower
Property: 41.8% higher
Miami Lakes 5 miles
A 32.2
C 148.3
Violent: 74.3% lower
Property: 43.8% lower