Plantation, FL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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19%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

28%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

28%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Plantation_{/100k people}	Florida_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	2,604	n/a (estimate)	2,770	1,825	2,324
Murder	3	n/a	3.2	5.0	6.3
Rape	10	n/a	10.6	30.2	40.0
Robbery	63	n/a	67.0	33.6	66.1
Assault	173	n/a	184.0	190.1	268.2
Violent crime	249	n/a (estimate)	265	259	370
Burglary	193	n/a	205.3	173.5	269.8
Theft	1,881	n/a	2,000.8	1,254.7	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	281	n/a	298.9	138.0	282.7
Property crime	2,355	n/a (estimate)	2,505	1,566	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Plantation, FL

Looking at the most recent crime report, the crime rate in Plantation is 19.2% higher than the national average. These crimes fall into two primary categories: violent and property. Violent crimes encompass murder, rape, robbery and assault, while property crimes involve theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In Plantation, there were 249 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 265 per 100,000 individuals, 28.4% lower than the national average. Additionally, there were 2355 property crimes, amounting to 2505 per 100,000 residents, 28.2% higher than the U.S. average.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Plantation?

What do the local residents think about crime in Plantation? Well, based on a recent survey of 32 people (conducted by AreaVibes), 56% of Plantation residents said that there was virtually no crime and that they felt safe walking at night. Another 44% of respondents said that there was too much crime in the area and they did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Plantation a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Plantation is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Plantation has a total crime rate that is 19% higher than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 7.13 daily crimes (0.68 violent daily crimes and 6.45 daily property crimes) in Plantation.

Has Crime in Plantation Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows residents and potential residents to assess the crime in Plantation. A decrease in crime rates may indicate improving safety, while an increase could raise concerns. The year-over-year crime rate in Plantation has increased by 21.6%. Violent crimes have increased by 25.1%, while property crimes have increased by 21.3%. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, authorities and communities can identify trends and patterns in criminal activity. This helps in understanding whether crime is increasing, decreasing, or remaining stable over time.

Potential Causes for Crime in Plantation

The economic prosperity of a city's inhabitants exerts substantial influence on crime stats. Elevated poverty rates and income inequality can precipitate heightened criminal activity, as individuals may turn to illicit means to fulfill their fundamental requirements. While lower poverty rates could lead to lower Plantation crime rates. In Plantation, the poverty rate stands at 8.5%, diverging from the national average of 15.1%.

High population density areas are often large urban centers with diverse economic opportunities. These areas can exacerbate income inequality, with pockets of poverty existing alongside affluence. Areas with economic disparities may experience higher property crimes and, in some cases, violent crimes. On the other hand, areas with low population density tend to see lower Plantation crime rates. The population density in Plantation is 4338.5 people per square mile, while the national average is 90.6 people per square mile.

The effectiveness of law enforcement and community policing initiatives can influence crime rates. A strong and collaborative relationship between the police and the community can deter criminal activity and improve safety. In Plantation, there are 2.87 police officers and civilians per 1,000 residents, compared to the national average of 3.25. The effectiveness of law enforcement often depends on community policing strategies that emphasize building trust and cooperation between the police and the community. It's not just about the number of officers but also how they engage with the community.

Plantation crime map

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

Plantation crime rates are 19% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Plantation are 28% lower than the national average
In Plantation you have a 1 in 37 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Plantation is safer than 33% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Plantation has increased by 24%

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Daily Crime In Plantation (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Plantation for every 100,000 residents. The Plantation total amount of daily crime is 1.52 times more than the Florida average and 1.19 times more than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Plantation, is 1.02 times more than the Florida average, and it is 1.40 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Plantation has a daily crime average that is 1.60 times more than the Florida average and 1.28 times more than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Plantation (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Plantation to every other city in Florida, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Plantation safe? The gauges above illustrate that Plantation is safer than 42% of every city located within Florida along with 33% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Florida and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Plantation, FL is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Plantation

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Plantation is 1 in 378

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Plantation is 1 in 40

The chance of being a victim of crime in Plantation is 1 in 37

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Plantation, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 378. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 40 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 Plantation is 1 in 37.

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

An ideal indicator of whether Plantation is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Plantation has increased by 27% and the rate of property crime in Plantation has increased by 23%. The total crime rate in Plantation has increased by 24% year to year.

Plantation police department

Item	Plantation	Florida	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	252	31,023	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.9	4.2	3.3

There are a total of 252 Plantation police officers. This results in 2.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 32.1% less than the Florida average and 11.6% 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}
Plantation CDP, FL	4,995	79	479	558
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL	6,703	84	509	593
Hillsboro Beach, FL	1,964	0	620	620
Southwest Ranches, FL	7,947	91	549	640
Wilton Manors, FL	12,582	99	597	695
Hillsboro Pines, FL	628	105	633	737
Lazy Lake, FL	25	105	633	737
Plantation, FL	94,366	265	2,505	2,770

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Quincy, MA	94,389	397	1,090	1,488
Dearborn, MI	94,328	282	1,921	2,202
Lynn, MA	94,201	655	1,190	1,846
Concord, NC	94,147	106	984	1,090
Sunrise, FL	94,657	329	1,992	2,321
Plantation, FL	94,366	265	2,505	2,770

Source: The Plantation, FL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.