Kendale Lakes, FL Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions: Kendale Lakes Crime & Safety

What is Kendale Lakes' overall crime grade?

Kendale Lakes earns an A overall crime grade — one of the strongest safety ratings a community can receive. This grade reflects crime rates that are meaningfully lower than national and Florida state averages. With a population of 55,732 spread across a density of 2,664 residents per square mile, the community maintains a suburban character that tends to correlate with lower crime exposure. The A grade places Kendale Lakes among the safer communities in Miami-Dade County, making it a standout option for families and professionals evaluating neighborhoods in South Florida.

What types of crime are most common in Kendale Lakes?

Consistent with most suburban communities earning an A crime grade, Kendale Lakes sees property crime — such as vehicle burglaries, package theft, and occasional vandalism — as the most frequently reported category. Violent crime rates are notably low relative to the broader Miami-Dade region. The community's median household income of $59,793 and median home value of $281,701 are indicators of a stable economic base, and research consistently shows that economically stable communities experience lower rates of both property and violent crime. The poverty rate of 12.4% is worth monitoring, as concentrated pockets of economic hardship can influence localized crime patterns, but at the community-wide level, Kendale Lakes' numbers support its A-grade safety profile.

How does Kendale Lakes' crime rate compare to nearby areas?

Kendale Lakes' A crime grade positions it favorably against many surrounding Miami-Dade communities. While areas closer to urban Miami corridors often score in the C or D range, Kendale Lakes' suburban layout, active homeowner associations, and relatively low unemployment rate of 4.6% help sustain its strong safety standing. Neighboring Kendall-area communities with similar density profiles and income levels tend to cluster in the B-to-A range, but Kendale Lakes' A grade puts it at the top of that peer group. Residents comparing options along the SW 88th Street and SW 157th Avenue corridors will find Kendale Lakes consistently outperforms comparable zip codes on safety metrics.

What are the safest neighborhoods within Kendale Lakes?

Kendale Lakes is composed of several distinct subdivisions and residential pockets. Areas near Kendale Lakes Park and the lake-front communities along the interior waterways tend to benefit from natural geographic boundaries that limit through-traffic — a factor associated with lower opportunistic crime. Gated subdivisions and HOA-governed communities in the western portions of Kendale Lakes, toward the Everglades buffer zone, report fewer incidents due to controlled access and active resident engagement. Communities near Kendale Elementary and Kendale Lakes Elementary school zones also tend to attract families who invest in neighborhood watch participation, which correlates with lower property crime rates. The crime map on this page lets you filter by neighborhood to see incident density across these areas in detail.

Is Kendale Lakes safe for families?

Yes — Kendale Lakes' A crime grade makes it one of the more family-friendly communities in Miami-Dade County. The combination of a low violent crime rate, a median home value of $281,701, and a median rent of $1,612 reflects a stable, owner-occupied community where long-term residents have a vested interest in neighborhood safety. The unemployment rate of 4.6% is close to the national average, suggesting a workforce-engaged population — another factor that research links to lower crime rates. Families with children will find that the community's park infrastructure, including Kendale Lakes Park, provides supervised recreational space that contributes to a safe, active neighborhood environment.

What is the crime rate trend in Kendale Lakes for 2026?

Based on the data underlying Kendale Lakes' A overall crime grade, the community's safety trajectory remains positive heading into 2026. A poverty rate of 12.4% represents the primary socioeconomic risk factor to watch, as it is slightly above the national median and can contribute to localized property crime if concentrated in specific blocks. However, the broader indicators — low unemployment at 4.6%, a solid median household income of $59,793, and a high rate of homeownership implied by the $281,701 median home value — suggest structural stability that supports sustained low crime rates. Residents are encouraged to use the interactive crime map on this page to track any emerging hotspots by incident type and time period, and to cross-reference with Miami-Dade Police Department data for the most current 2026 figures.

How can I use the Kendale Lakes crime map effectively?

The crime map on this page visualizes incident data by type, location, and time range across Kendale Lakes' neighborhoods. To get the most actionable insights:

• Filter by crime category — separate property crimes (theft, burglary, vandalism) from violent crimes to understand which risk type is most relevant to your block.
• Use the time slider — compare 30-day windows to identify whether a spike is a trend or an isolated cluster of incidents.
• Check density near your address — even within an A-grade community, incident density can vary block by block, particularly along commercial corridors like SW 88th Street (Tamiami Trail) where retail-adjacent theft is more common.
• Cross-reference with official sources — the Miami-Dade Police Kendall District Station publishes official incident reports that complement the map data.