Boca Raton, FL Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions: Boca Raton Crime & Safety

Is Boca Raton safe to live in?

Boca Raton earns an overall crime grade of B+ and a city-wide safety rating of Very Safe (A) — one of the strongest profiles among Florida cities of comparable size. Of the 48 neighborhoods analyzed, 93.8% received a Grade A and the remaining 6.3% received a Grade B. That means 100% of all neighborhoods fall into the safe category, with zero neighborhoods graded C, D, or F. Communities like Seasons, Old Floresta Historic District, Mission Bay, and University Park all hold A+ ratings, the highest possible grade. By any statistical measure, Boca Raton is a very safe place to live.

What is the crime rate in Boca Raton compared to other cities?

Boca Raton's crime profile is exceptionally favorable. With a population of 98,776 and a population density of just 1,307 residents per square mile, the city avoids the congestion-related crime pressures seen in denser metros. The city's median household income of $84,445 and poverty rate of only 8.4% correlate strongly with its low crime environment — research consistently links higher income levels and lower poverty to reduced crime rates. Across all 48 neighborhoods analyzed, not a single area scored below a Grade B, which is a statistical rarity for a city approaching 100,000 residents. The highest-crime areas — Delray Manors, Villa Rica, and Sandalfoot Cove — still carry Grade A- ratings, placing them well within the safe tier.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Boca Raton?

Ten neighborhoods earned the top Grade A+ distinction in Boca Raton's 2026 crime analysis. Here is a data snapshot of the leading five:

• Seasons — Grade A+, population 631, median household income $183,526
• Old Floresta Historic District — Grade A+, population 326, median household income $118,405
• Mission Bay — Grade A+, population 3,510, median household income $119,086
• Boca Falls — Grade A+, population 2,638, median household income $210,649 (highest among all A+ neighborhoods)
• University Park — Grade A+, population 4,933, median household income $198,715

Other A+ communities include Tunison Palms, Boca Winds, Boca Isles, The Shores at Boca Raton, and Bocar. The median household incomes across these top-rated neighborhoods range from $118,405 to $210,649, reflecting the strong economic foundation that supports their safety outcomes.

Which Boca Raton neighborhoods have the highest crime?

Even Boca Raton's highest-crime neighborhoods remain solidly safe. The areas with the most elevated crime grades relative to the city average are Delray Manors, Villa Rica, and Sandalfoot Cove, each graded A-. Two additional neighborhoods — Mizner Trail and Via Mizner Golf & Country Club — are graded A. No neighborhood in Boca Raton falls below a Grade B, meaning even the city's highest-crime areas rank comfortably in the safe tier. For context, 93.8% of neighborhoods score Grade A, so the A- areas represent only a slight deviation from the city norm, not a meaningful safety concern.

Is Boca Raton a good place to buy a home?

From a crime and economics standpoint, the data supports Boca Raton as a strong residential investment. The median home value is $479,056 and the median rent is $1,837 per month, reflecting a high-demand housing market. The city's unemployment rate of 6% and poverty rate of 8.4% are moderate, but the median household income of $84,445 indicates solid purchasing power among residents. Critically, 100% of the city's 48 analyzed neighborhoods carry a Grade A or Grade B safety rating, meaning buyers across virtually every price point and location in Boca Raton can expect a safe neighborhood environment. Top-tier communities like Boca Falls (median income $210,649, Grade A+) and University Park (median income $198,715, Grade A+) represent the upper end of the market, while still delivering exceptional safety grades.

How does Boca Raton's grade distribution compare across its neighborhoods?

Boca Raton's neighborhood grade distribution is remarkably uniform at the top end of the safety scale. Of the 48 neighborhoods analyzed: 45 neighborhoods (93.8%) earned a Grade A, and 3 neighborhoods (6.3%) earned a Grade B. The city recorded zero neighborhoods graded C, D, or F — a distinction that sets Boca Raton apart from most Florida cities. This distribution means that regardless of which neighborhood a resident or visitor is in, they are statistically in a safe environment. The Grade B neighborhoods still represent a meaningfully safe tier; the gap between Boca Raton's lowest-graded area and the city average is far narrower than in comparable cities across the state.