Palm Beach, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Palm Beach Police Department serves the city of Palm Beach, FL in Palm Beach County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 153 violent crimes and 473 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 75.8 per 100k residents, which is 28.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 195.0 per 100k, 19.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 BAnnual Rate75.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents153 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate195.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents473 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate43.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate151.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents363 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 75.8 | B | 153 | 106.2 | -28.6% |
| Property Crime | 195.0 | C | 473 | 163.6 | +19.2% |
| Burglary | 43.3 | F | 73 | 24.0 | +80.4% |
| Larceny | 151.7 | D | 363 | 116.4 | +30.3% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Worth | 0 miles | F 2271.7 | F 2859.4 | Violent: 2895.4% higher Property: 1366.2% higher |
| Riviera Beach | 0 miles | F 2407.3 | F 3006.5 | Violent: 3074.1% higher Property: 1441.6% higher |
| West Palm Beach | 0 miles | D 143.4 | D 214.3 | Violent: 89.1% higher Property: 9.9% higher |
| Hypoluxo | 0 miles | F 523.0 | F 1394.7 | Violent: 589.6% higher Property: 615.2% higher |
| Juno Beach | 0 miles | A 51.7 | A 77.6 | Violent: 31.8% lower Property: 60.2% lower |