Oakland Park, FL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Oakland Park Police Department serves the city of Oakland Park, FL in Broward County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,469 violent crimes and 3,387 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 1542.3 per 100k residents, which is 1352.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 3538.1 per 100k, 2062.6% 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 1 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 Rate1542.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,469 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate32.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate188.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents172 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate337.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents331 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate3538.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,387 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate357.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents392 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate2878.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,714 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate297.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents277 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime1542.3F1469106.2+1352.1%
Property Crime3538.1F3387163.6+2062.6%
Homicide6.6F60.5+1133.0%
Rape32.9F433.5+829.2%
Robbery188.4F1725.8+3138.5%
Aggravated Assault337.4F33122.3+1415.8%
Burglary357.1F39224.0+1386.1%
Larceny2878.7F2714116.4+2373.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft297.9F27722.2+1243.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Gay (Male) 1

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F 1710.8
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Violent: 10.9% higher
Property: 10.9% lower
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F 855.1
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Property: 44.5% lower
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F 1501.6
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Property: 21.5% lower
Hillsboro Beach 0 miles
D 153.4
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Violent: 90.1% lower
Property: 82.7% lower
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F 654.9
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Violent: 57.5% lower
Property: 54.1% lower