Palm Beach Gardens, FL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Palm Beach Gardens Police Department serves the city of Palm Beach Gardens, FL in Palm Beach County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 843 violent crimes and 2,296 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 649.9 per 100k residents, which is 511.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 1707.3 per 100k, 943.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 Rate649.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents843 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate23.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate71.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents88 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate1707.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,296 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate146.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents157 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate1485.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,044 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate71.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime649.9F843106.2+511.9%
Property Crime1707.3F2296163.6+943.6%
Homicide1.7F20.5+220.9%
Rape13.7F173.5+286.0%
Robbery23.9F365.8+310.5%
Aggravated Assault71.6F8822.3+221.9%
Burglary146.7F15724.0+510.5%
Larceny1485.6F2044116.4+1176.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft71.6F9322.2+223.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 2
Anti-Black or African American 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Mangonia Park 6 miles
F 3673.1
F 7593.9
Violent: 465.2% higher
Property: 344.8% higher
Palm Beach Shores 6 miles
F 1509.4
F 3018.9
Violent: 132.3% higher
Property: 76.8% higher
Jupiter Inlet Colony 9 miles
N/A 0.0
F 653.6
Violent: N/A
Property: 61.7% lower
Royal Palm Beach 11 miles
F 814.9
F 1419.1
Violent: 25.4% higher
Property: 16.9% lower
Pahokee 11 miles
F 2828.3
F 3278.7
Violent: 335.2% higher
Property: 92.0% higher