Boynton Beach, FL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

27%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

22%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

27%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Boynton Beach_{/100k people}	Florida_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	2,336	n/a (estimate)	2,885	1,807	2,281
Murder	5	n/a	6.2	4.7	5.7
Rape	19	n/a	23.5	29.9	38.0
Robbery	59	n/a	72.9	42.3	66.5
Assault	276	n/a	340.9	213.3	264.1
Violent crime	359	n/a (estimate)	443	290	364
Burglary	140	n/a	172.9	163.1	250.7
Theft	1,669	n/a	2,061.4	1,221.5	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	168	n/a	207.5	131.8	318.7
Property crime	1,977	n/a (estimate)	2,442	1,516	1,917

Boynton Beach crime map

The Boynton Beach crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Boynton Beach as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Boynton Beach crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Boynton Beach crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Boynton Beach crime rates are 27% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Boynton Beach are 22% higher than the national average
In Boynton Beach you have a 1 in 35 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Boynton Beach is safer than 34% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Boynton Beach has increased by 30%

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Daily Crime In Boynton Beach (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Boynton Beach for every 100,000 residents. The Boynton Beach total amount of daily crime is 1.60 times more than the Florida average and 1.27 times more than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Boynton Beach, is 1.53 times more than the Florida average, and it is 1.22 times more than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Boynton Beach has a daily crime average that is 1.61 times more than the Florida average and 1.27 times more than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Boynton Beach (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Boynton Beach, Florida compared to other areas of Florida, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Boynton Beach safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Boynton Beach is safer than 33% of Florida cities, and 34% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Florida, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Boynton Beach. At this time, Boynton Beach sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Boynton Beach

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Boynton Beach is 1 in 226

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Boynton Beach is 1 in 41

The chance of being a victim of crime in Boynton Beach is 1 in 35

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Boynton Beach, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 226. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 41 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Boynton Beach is 1 in 35.

Year Over Year Crime In Boynton Beach (per 100,000 people)

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Boynton Beach, Florida (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Boynton Beach has increased by 41%, the amount of property crime in Boynton Beach has increased by 29%, and the total amount of crime in Boynton Beach has increased by 30% year over year.

Boynton Beach police department

Item	Boynton Beach	Florida	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	216	31,023	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.1	4.2	3.3

There are a total of 216 Boynton Beach police officers. This results in 3.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 27% less than the Florida average and 5% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Florida

State	Total offenders	Florida_/100K	National_/100K
Florida	53,771	330	266

There are a total of 53,771 sex offenders in Florida. This yields a total of 330 sex offenders in Florida per 100,000 residents which is 24% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Gun Club Estates, FL	1,092	41	213	253
Atlantis, FL	1,897	41	213	253
Lake Clarke Shores, FL	3,616	55	289	344
Highland Beach, FL	3,907	55	289	344
Loxahatchee Groves, FL	3,557	55	289	344
Hypoluxo, FL	2,800	85	442	527
Haverhill, FL	2,429	88	458	546
Boynton Beach, FL	78,060	443	2,442	2,885

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lake Charles, LA	77,832	636	2,939	3,575
Napa, CA	78,294	373	1,755	2,128
Bloomington, IL	77,725	337	1,867	2,204
Waldorf, MD	77,711	456	2,218	2,675
Perris, CA	77,708	348	2,505	2,853
Boynton Beach, FL	78,060	443	2,442	2,885

Source: The Boynton Beach, FL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.