Miami, FL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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51%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

35%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

54%

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}	Miami_{/100k people}	Florida_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	15,566	n/a (estimate)	3,437	1,807	2,281
Murder	32	n/a	7.1	4.7	5.7
Rape	128	n/a	28.3	29.9	38.0
Robbery	497	n/a	109.7	42.3	66.5
Assault	1,571	n/a	346.9	213.3	264.1
Violent crime	2,228	n/a (estimate)	492	290	364
Burglary	1,151	n/a	254.1	163.1	250.7
Theft	10,069	n/a	2,223.1	1,221.5	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	2,118	n/a	467.6	131.8	318.7
Property crime	13,338	n/a (estimate)	2,945	1,516	1,917

Miami crime map

The Miami crime map by CrimoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Miami 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 crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Miami 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 crime rates are 51% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Miami are 35% higher than the national average
In Miami you have a 1 in 30 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Miami is safer than 37% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Miami has increased by 64%

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Daily Crime In Miami (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Miami, Florida is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Miami are 1.90 times more than the Florida average and 1.51 times more than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Miami are 1.70 times more than than Florida and 1.35 times more than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Miami are 1.94 times more than than Florida and 1.54 times more than the national average.

How Safe is Miami (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Miami in comparison to other Florida communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Miami safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Miami being safer than 38% of cities in Florida and 37% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Florida cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Miami. In conclusion, Miami ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Miami

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Miami is 1 in 204

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Miami is 1 in 34

The chance of being a victim of crime in Miami is 1 in 30

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Miami? In Miami, you have a 1 in 204 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 34. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Miami, FL is 1 in 30.

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

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Miami, 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 has increased by 65%, the amount of property crime in Miami has increased by 64%, and the total amount of crime in Miami has increased by 64% year over year.

Miami police department

Item	Miami	Florida	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	1,380	31,023	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.3	4.2	3.3

There are a total of 1,380 Miami police officers. This results in 3.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 21.3% less than the Florida average and 2.4% greater 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}
El Portal, FL	2,066	45	238	283
Biscayne Park, FL	3,089	55	289	344
Palm Springs North, FL	5,694	94	493	587
North Bay Village, FL	8,108	102	532	634
Olympia Heights, FL	14,261	110	578	688
Sunset, FL	14,869	110	578	688
Miami Springs, FL	14,041	110	578	688
Miami, FL	461,080	492	2,945	3,437

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Long Beach, CA	462,081	626	2,991	3,617
Raleigh, NC	469,698	528	2,589	3,118
Virginia Beach, VA	450,882	95	1,656	1,752
Colorado Springs, CO	471,686	692	3,695	4,387
Omaha, NE	479,529	244	2,098	2,343
Miami, FL	461,080	492	2,945	3,437

Source: The Miami, 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.