A
57%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
57%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
57%
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.
Fort Lauderdale crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Fort Lauderdale crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Fort Lauderdale crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Fort Lauderdale crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleFort Lauderdale/100k peopleFlorida/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)975 (estimate)1,8072,281
Murdern/an/an/a4.75.7
Rapen/an/an/a29.938.0
Robberyn/an/an/a42.366.5
Assaultn/an/an/a213.3264.1
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)157 (estimate)290364
Burglaryn/an/an/a163.1250.7
Theftn/an/an/a1,221.51,347.2
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a131.8318.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)819 (estimate)1,5161,917

Fort Lauderdale crime map



The Fort Lauderdale crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Fort Lauderdale 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

      • Fort Lauderdale crime rates are 57% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Fort Lauderdale are 57% lower than the national average
      • In Fort Lauderdale you have a 1 in 103 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Fort Lauderdale is safer than 62% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Fort Lauderdale has decreased by 19%

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        Daily Crime In Fort Lauderdale (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Fort Lauderdale

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Fort Lauderdale is 1 in 639
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Fort Lauderdale is 1 in 123
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Fort Lauderdale is 1 in 103

        Year Over Year Crime In Fort Lauderdale (per 100,000 people)

        Fort Lauderdale police department

        Item Fort Lauderdale Florida National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)66831,023558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents3.94.23.3
        There are a total of 668 Fort Lauderdale police officers. This results in 3.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 7.6% less than the Florida average and 20.3% greater than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Florida

        State Total offenders Florida /100K National /100K
        Florida53,771330266
        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.

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        Fort Lauderdale, FL181,818157819975
        Source: The Fort Lauderdale, 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.