Safest Cities in Florida (2023)

Florida Safety Analysis

• Florida ranks #31 out of 51 states for safety, below the national median. Across 15 tracked cities totaling 3,713,650 residents, crime rates trend higher than the US average, though individual cities vary widely.
• The average violent crime rate across Florida cities is 448 per 100K residents, which is 7% below the national average of 481/100K. This lower rate reflects relatively fewer assaults, robberies, and homicides compared to the rest of the country.
• Property crime averages 2,967/100K across Florida, 6% below the national average of 3,153/100K. Residents face lower risk of burglary, larceny, and vehicle theft compared to most states.
• Only 13% of crime in Florida is violent, well below the typical 20-25% national share. While property crime remains the primary concern, the risk of violent victimization is comparatively low.
• Port St. Lucie leads Florida with a safety score of 72/100, making it one of the safest communities in the state. Cities scoring above 70 typically have violent crime rates less than half the national average.