West Palm Beach, FL Crime


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West Palm Beach, FL has been plagued by high levels of crime in recent years, with a violent crime rate of 41.9, well above the national average of 22.7. This means that residents and visitors of this city are at a higher risk of becoming victims of violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. In addition, the property crime rate in West Palm Beach is also concerning, at 67.3 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The high crime rates in West Palm Beach highlight the need for increased safety measures and law enforcement efforts to protect the community and ensure a safer environment for all. As , we are committed to working with local authorities and community members to address these issues and create a safer, more secure West Palm Beach for everyone.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

West Palm Beach violent crime is 41.9. (The US average is 22.7)
West Palm Beach property crime is 67.3. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of West Palm Beach, Florida does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Mangonia Park, FL Crime History
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Reviews for West Palm Beach
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Over 8 years ago

Palm Beach county is getting over crowded at least from point of view. High property taxes and home owners insurance (due to hurricanes) traffic is getting worse.   More

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Over 9 years ago

I couldn't think of a better place to live. There are so many things to do around town. Traffic in not bad, for the most part. There's a good mix of cultural diversity.  More

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Over 9 years ago

Why is Cultural diversity considered a pro for West Palm  More

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