Palmetto Bay, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Palmetto Bay Police Department serves the city of Palmetto Bay, FL in Miami-Dade County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 511 violent crimes and 2,203 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 57.9 per 100k residents, which is 45.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 161.2 per 100k, 1.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 AAnnual Rate57.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents511 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents114 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate161.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,203 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents195 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate132.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,824 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents181 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 57.9 | A | 511 | 106.2 | -45.5% |
| Property Crime | 161.2 | C | 2203 | 163.6 | -1.5% |
| Rape | 4.1 | C | 25 | 3.5 | +16.8% |
| Robbery | 8.3 | D | 45 | 5.8 | +42.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.5 | B | 114 | 22.3 | -25.7% |
| Burglary | 12.4 | A | 195 | 24.0 | -48.4% |
| Larceny | 132.3 | C | 1824 | 116.4 | +13.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.5 | B | 181 | 22.2 | -25.5% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutler Bay | 0 miles | A 64.6 | B 140.7 | Violent: 11.6% higher Property: 12.7% lower |
| Village Of Pinecrest | 6 miles | B 73.0 | D 241.5 | Violent: 26.2% higher Property: 49.9% higher |
| Homestead | 9 miles | F 2048.8 | F 2281.9 | Violent: 3440.9% higher Property: 1315.8% higher |
| North Miami Beach | 9 miles | D 156.5 | D 198.5 | Violent: 170.4% higher Property: 23.2% higher |
| Opa Locka | 9 miles | F 3739.2 | F 6163.3 | Violent: 6362.4% higher Property: 3723.8% higher |