Palmetto Bay, FL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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2%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

59%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

15%

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}	Palmetto Bay_{/100k people}	Florida_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	525	n/a (estimate)	2,165	1,688	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	3.9	5.0
Rape	4	n/a	16.5	27.9	37.5
Robbery	12	n/a	49.5	38.2	60.6
Assault	20	n/a	82.5	197.1	256.1
Violent crime	36	n/a (estimate)	148	267	359
Burglary	23	n/a	94.9	152.5	229.2
Theft	433	n/a	1,785.9	1,144.9	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	33	n/a	136.1	123.0	258.8
Property crime	489	n/a (estimate)	2,017	1,420	1,760

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Palmetto Bay crime map

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

Palmetto Bay crime rates are 2% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Palmetto Bay are 59% lower than the national average
In Palmetto Bay you have a 1 in 47 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Palmetto Bay is safer than 80% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Palmetto Bay has increased by 4%

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Daily Crime In Palmetto Bay (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Palmetto Bay, FL per 100,000 people. In Palmetto Bay, the total number of daily crimes is 1.28 times more than the Florida average and 1.02 times more than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Palmetto Bay is 1.80 times less than the Florida average and 2.42 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Palmetto Bay has a daily crime rate that is 1.42 times more than the Florida average and 1.15 times more than the national average.

How Safe is Palmetto Bay (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Palmetto Bay, Florida compared to other areas of Florida, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Palmetto Bay safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Palmetto Bay is safer than 77% of Florida cities, and 80% 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 Palmetto Bay. At this time, Palmetto Bay sees a above average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Palmetto Bay

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Palmetto Bay is 1 in 674

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Palmetto Bay is 1 in 50

The chance of being a victim of crime in Palmetto Bay is 1 in 47

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Palmetto Bay? In Palmetto Bay, FL you have a 1 in 674 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 50 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 47 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Palmetto Bay.

Year Over Year Crime In Palmetto Bay (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Palmetto Bay is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Palmetto Bay has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 17% in Palmetto Bay, while property crimes in Palmetto Bay have increased by 6%. Total crime has increased by 4% year over year.

Palmetto Bay police department

Item	Palmetto Bay	Florida	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	43	31,023	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.8	4.2	3.3

There are a total of 43 Palmetto Bay police officers. This results in 1.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 58.2% less than the Florida average and 45.6% 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}
Virginia Gardens, FL	2,322	48	254	302
West Miami, FL	8,152	97	514	611
Olympia Heights, FL	14,261	102	541	643
Sunset, FL	14,869	102	541	643
Miami Springs, FL	14,041	102	541	643
Fisher Island, FL	360	108	574	682
Country Walk, FL	18,710	109	579	688
Palmetto Bay, FL	24,308	148	2,017	2,165

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Avon Lake, OH	24,309	19	290	310
Papillion, NE	24,310	34	1,004	1,038
Harvey, IL	24,295	706	1,511	2,217
Okemos, MI	24,295	182	579	761
Arnold, MD	24,334	251	1,227	1,478
Palmetto Bay, FL	24,308	148	2,017	2,165

Source: The Palmetto Bay, 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.