Miami Gardens, FL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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34%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

15%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

38%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Miami Gardens_{/100k people}	Florida_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	3,142	n/a (estimate)	2,844	1,688	2,119
Murder	13	n/a	11.8	3.9	5.0
Rape	22	n/a	19.9	27.9	37.5
Robbery	81	n/a	73.3	38.2	60.6
Assault	342	n/a	309.6	197.1	256.1
Violent crime	458	n/a (estimate)	415	267	359
Burglary	162	n/a	146.7	152.5	229.2
Theft	2,126	n/a	1,924.6	1,144.9	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	396	n/a	358.5	123.0	258.8
Property crime	2,684	n/a (estimate)	2,430	1,420	1,760

Miami Gardens crime map

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

Miami Gardens crime rates are 34% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Miami Gardens are 15% higher than the national average
In Miami Gardens you have a 1 in 36 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Miami Gardens is safer than 24% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Miami Gardens has increased by 36%

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Daily Crime In Miami Gardens (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Miami Gardens for every 100,000 residents. The Miami Gardens total amount of daily crime is 1.69 times more than the Florida average and 1.34 times more than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Miami Gardens, is 1.55 times more than the Florida average, and it is 1.15 times more than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Miami Gardens has a daily crime average that is 1.71 times more than the Florida average and 1.38 times more than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Miami Gardens (higher is better)

Is Miami Gardens safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Florida as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Miami Gardens to other cities in the state and across the country, Miami Gardens is 23% safer than other cities of Florida and 24% safer than other cities in the nation. Miami Gardens has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Miami Gardens

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Miami Gardens is 1 in 242

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Miami Gardens is 1 in 42

The chance of being a victim of crime in Miami Gardens is 1 in 36

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Miami Gardens, Florida? If you reside in Miami Gardens, then there is a 1 in 242 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 42. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 36 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Miami Gardens.

Year Over Year Crime In Miami Gardens (per 100,000 people)

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Miami Gardens, 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 Miami Gardens has increased by 24%, the amount of property crime in Miami Gardens has increased by 38%, and the total amount of crime in Miami Gardens has increased by 36% year over year.

Miami Gardens police department

Item	Miami Gardens	Florida	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	255	31,023	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.3	4.2	3.3

There are a total of 255 Miami Gardens police officers. This results in 2.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 45.8% less than the Florida average and 29.5% 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}
Bal Harbour, FL	2,980	42	223	265
El Portal, FL	2,066	42	223	265
Virginia Gardens, FL	2,322	48	254	302
Biscayne Park, FL	3,089	51	270	321
Plantation CDP, FL	4,995	82	435	516
Surfside, FL	5,665	87	462	549
Palm Springs North, FL	5,694	87	462	549
Miami Gardens, FL	110,767	415	2,430	2,844

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Everett, WA	110,840	265	3,219	3,484
West Palm Beach, FL	111,006	576	2,138	2,714
Gresham, OR	110,456	410	2,427	2,837
Lakeland, FL	110,335	303	1,611	1,914
Pompano Beach, FL	111,202	239	1,270	1,508
Miami Gardens, FL	110,767	415	2,430	2,844

Source: The Miami Gardens, FL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.