West Palm Beach, Florida2 Crime Rate

1 years of data (2023–2023) · Population: 122,697

Key Insights

  • →West Palm Beach has a safety grade of F with a violent crime rate of 699.3 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 379.5).
  • →10 murders recorded in 2023 — a rate of 8.2 per 100K.
  • →Safer than 6% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.30 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
699.3
Murder Rate
8.2
10 murders
Property Crime Rate
2322.8
2,850 total
vs National Avg
↑ 84%
National: 379.5

2023 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 858

Murder10
Rape79
Robbery190
Aggravated Assault579

Property Crime: 2,850

Burglary398
Larceny-Theft2,432
Motor Vehicle Theft20
Arson18
F
Safety Grade for West Palm Beach

Based on violent crime rate of 699.3 per 100K (national avg: 379.5)

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Similar Cities

Cities with similar population and crime profile (in different states):

Billings, Montana →Vallejo, California →North Charleston, South Carolina →Rochester, Minnesota →Concord, California →

National Arrest Demographics

The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.

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Related Analysis

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Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.