South Miami, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The South Miami Police Department serves the city of South Miami, FL in Miami-Dade County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 938 violent crimes and 1,784 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 172.0 per 100k residents, which is 61.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 146.2 per 100k, 10.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 FAnnual Rate172.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents938 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents67 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate34.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents220 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate146.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,784 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate34.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents293 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate103.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,444 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 172.0 | F | 938 | 106.2 | +61.9% |
| Property Crime | 146.2 | B | 1784 | 163.6 | -10.6% |
| Rape | 8.6 | F | 24 | 3.5 | +143.2% |
| Robbery | 8.6 | D | 67 | 5.8 | +47.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 34.4 | D | 220 | 22.3 | +54.6% |
| Burglary | 34.4 | D | 293 | 24.0 | +43.2% |
| Larceny | 103.2 | B | 1444 | 116.4 | -11.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead | 0 miles | F 2048.8 | F 2281.9 | Violent: 1091.2% higher Property: 1460.8% higher |
| North Miami Beach | 0 miles | D 156.5 | D 198.5 | Violent: 9.0% lower Property: 35.8% higher |
| Opa Locka | 0 miles | F 3739.2 | F 6163.3 | Violent: 2073.9% higher Property: 4115.6% higher |
| Hialeah Gardens | 0 miles | F 444.0 | F 1214.3 | Violent: 158.2% higher Property: 730.5% higher |
| North Bay Village | 0 miles | A 51.5 | B 128.7 | Violent: 70.1% lower Property: 12.0% lower |