West Palm Beach, FL Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About West Palm Beach Crime

Is West Palm Beach safe?

West Palm Beach earns a city-wide Safety Rating of B (Safe) when neighborhood data is aggregated across all 114 areas analyzed. Roughly 73% of neighborhoods carry an A or B grade, meaning nearly three out of four areas in the city fall into the safe category. At the top end, communities like Ibis (median income: $164,326), Madison Green (median income: $125,497), and South Flagler Drive (median income: $156,979) all hold A+ grades. On the other end, about 14% of neighborhoods are rated D or F, including Roosevelt Estates and Tamarind Park, which carry F grades. The overall picture is one of a city with genuinely safe pockets that make up the majority of residential life, alongside a smaller number of higher-risk areas that warrant extra awareness.

What is the crime rate in West Palm Beach?

West Palm Beach holds an overall Crime Grade of C- at the city level, though the neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdown tells a more nuanced story. Of the 114 neighborhoods analyzed, 45.6% (52 neighborhoods) earned an A grade and another 27.2% (31 neighborhoods) earned a B grade, together accounting for nearly three-quarters of all areas. By contrast, 13.2% of neighborhoods (15 areas) landed in the C range, 9.6% (11 neighborhoods) received a D, and 4.4% (5 neighborhoods) were graded F. The gap between the city-level C- grade and the neighborhood-level B safety rating reflects how concentrated crime is in a small number of areas — particularly Roosevelt Estates, Tamarind Park, Lake Magnolia, Pleasant City, and Blue Heron Park — rather than spread evenly across the city.

What are the safest neighborhoods in West Palm Beach?

Ten neighborhoods in West Palm Beach achieved the highest possible rating of A+, spanning a range of community sizes and income levels. Here is how they compare:

• Ibis — A+, population 3,485, median income $164,326
• South Flagler Drive — A+, population 391, median income $156,979
• Madison Green — A+, population 3,035, median income $125,497
• Saratoga — A+, population 1,113, median income $112,950
• Crestwood — A+, population 5,394, median income $100,023
• La Mancha — A+, population 4,769, median income $99,549
• Ironhorse — A+, population 117, median income $86,208
• Palm Beach International Airport — A+, population 28, median income $80,844
• The Willows — A+, population 2,731, median income $80,585
• Baywinds — A+, population 2,062, median income $78,857

Notably, all ten A+ neighborhoods carry median household incomes well above the city-wide median of $54,603, suggesting a meaningful correlation between economic stability and neighborhood safety in West Palm Beach.

Which neighborhoods in West Palm Beach have the highest crime?

Five neighborhoods account for the city's most serious crime concentration, all earning D or F grades. Roosevelt Estates and Tamarind Park both carry straight F grades, while Lake Magnolia and Pleasant City are rated F+ — still in the failing range but marginally less severe. Blue Heron Park rounds out the high-concern list with a D- grade. Together, these five neighborhoods represent just 4.4% of the F-rated areas and sit within the broader 14% of neighborhoods graded D or F city-wide. Residents and visitors traveling near these areas should exercise heightened caution, particularly after dark, and consult the West Palm Beach crime map for the most current incident data before making decisions about routes or activities.

Is West Palm Beach a good place to live?

For most residents, West Palm Beach offers a compelling quality of life backed by real data. The city's median home value of $262,617 and median rent of $1,381 position it as relatively accessible for a Florida coastal metro. The median household income of $54,603 supports a stable middle-class lifestyle in the majority of neighborhoods. That said, a poverty rate of 17% and an unemployment rate of 7.2% — both above national averages — contribute to the economic pressures that correlate with crime in certain parts of the city. The good news is that 73% of West Palm Beach's 114 analyzed neighborhoods carry A or B safety grades, giving families and individuals a wide selection of secure communities. Areas like Crestwood, La Mancha, The Willows, and Madison Green combine A+ safety ratings with strong median incomes, making them standout options for those prioritizing both safety and livability. Using the West Palm Beach crime map as part of your neighborhood research is a practical first step toward finding the right fit.