Crime Safety Grade

C

Fort Lauderdale, FL Crime Rate

Lower crime than 55% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 161+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Fort Lauderdale Safe?

With an overall crime index of 107, Fort Lauderdale has a 7% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 240. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Cooper City earning an A+ grade while Westwood Park rates F.

Crime Index Comparison

Fort Lauderdale
107
Florida Avg
103
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
107
7% above average
Violent Crime
104
4% above average
Property Crime
106
6% above average
Safe Areas
88%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Fort Lauderdale

1 in 240

Property crime: 1 in 236

Where Is It Safe in Fort Lauderdale?

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Fort Lauderdale Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 12% above avg
Lowest Risk
Burglary · 3% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 106 ▲ 6%
Assault Violent 100 ▼ 0%
Robbery Violent 106 ▲ 6%
Burglary Property 97 ▼ 3%
Larceny / Theft Property 112 ▲ 12%
Vehicle Theft Property 107 ▲ 7%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Fort Lauderdale Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Stonebrook Estates A+ 7
2 Nob Hill Estates A+ 22
3 Shenandoah A+ 9
4 El Dorado Estates A+ 9
5 Friendly Acres A+ 11
6 Cooper's Place A+ 11
7 Jacaranda Lakes A+ 7
8 Plantation Acres A+ 35
9 Kapok Estates A+ 7
10 Plantation Park Lakesites A+ 23
11 Weston Hills A+ 8
12 Cooper City A+ 17
13 Camelot A+ 12
14 Westport A+ 22
15 Sawgrass Estates North A+ 28
16 Cooper Village A+ 11
17 Savanna A+ 9
18 Royal Palm Estates A+ 9
19 Savannah A+ 31
20 Grand Oaks Estates A+ 7
21 Martha Bright Farms A+ 5
22 Country Corners A+ 11
23 Country Isles A+ 3
24 Palm-Aire Village East A+ 35
25 Oak Hill A+ 36
26 Green Meadows A+ 30
27 Landmark Ranch Estates A+ 30
28 Bridgewater A+ 30
29 Seven Isles A+ 124
30 Oakridge A+ 72
31 Lake Eden A+ 94
32 Lauderdale Isles A+ 103
33 Weston Town Center A 35
34 Plantation Hills A 32
35 Jacaranda Cay A 73
36 Las Olas Isles A 157
37 Quatraine A 46
38 Galt Mile A 162
39 Harbour Isles of Fort Lauderdale A 184
40 Harborage Island A 184
41 Harbor Beach A 184
42 Harbor Drive A 184
43 Harbour Inlet A 184
44 Breakwater Surf Homes A 184
45 Rio Vista A 128
46 Plantation Park A 29
47 Sawgrass Estates A 50
48 Historic Old Plantation Acres A 34
49 Coral Ridge Country Club Estates A 140
50 Sunrise Intracoastal A 169
51 Bonaventure A 77
52 Lauderdale Harbors A 165
53 Shady Banks A 69
54 Birch Park Finger Streets A 179
55 Coral Ridge A 145
56 Bermuda Riviera A 189
57 Jacaranda Country Club A 83
58 Fountain Springs A 64
59 Imperial Point A 126
60 Coral Shores A 111
61 Fox Run A 39
62 Riverland Village A 72
63 Bal Harbour A 133
64 Laudergate Isles A 133
65 Fort Lauderdale Country Club A 73
66 Plantation Country Club Estates A 73
67 Lauderdale Beach A 187
68 Dolphin Isles A 187
69 Lake Estates A 137
70 North Golf Estates A 137
71 Park City A 185
72 Heathgate A 47
73 Central Beach A 191
74 Sunflower A 47
75 Plantation Gardens A 69
76 Landings A 145
77 Grande Oaks Golf Club A 57
78 Croissant Park A 126
79 Pine Island Ridge Country Club A 97
80 North Gate Estates A 41
81 Oriole Estates A 55
82 Rock Island A 48
83 Bay Colony A 150
84 Port Royale A 150
85 Bay Colony Club Condominiums A 150
86 Woodmont Country Club A 36
87 River Oaks A 124
88 Westwood Community North A 62
89 Coral Ridge Isles A 151
90 Twin Lakes A 71
91 Knoll Ridge A 143
92 Poinsettia Heights A 152
93 Springtree Lakes A 56
94 Broadview Park A 107
95 Beverly Heights A 182
96 Colee Hammock A 183
97 Victoria Park A- 164
98 Boulevard Park Isles A- 165
99 Arrowhead Country Homes A- 125
100 Flamingo Park A- 148
101 Sawgrass International Corporate Park A- 106
102 Sawgrass Technology Park A- 99
103 Sawgrass Mills A- 108
104 BB&T Center A- 108
105 Sunshine City A- 117
106 Tarpon River A- 160
107 Oak River A- 154
108 Chula Vista A- 140
109 Chelsea A- 91
110 Riverland Woods A- 160
111 Riverland Manors A- 160
112 Palm-Aire Village West A- 73
113 Plantation Park East A- 63
114 Sunset A- 129
115 Melrose Manors A- 63
116 Welleby A- 58
117 River Run A- 122
118 Franklin Park A- 99
119 Harbordale A- 174
120 Alandco B+ 144
121 Edgewood B+ 148
122 Everglades Lakes MHP B+ 132
123 Colony West Country Club B+ 111
124 Melrose Park B+ 60
125 Oakland Estates B+ 85
126 Central Broward Regional Park B+ 79
127 Broward Estates B+ 71
128 Boulevard Gardens B+ 122
129 Downtown B+ 143
130 Nova Southeastern University B+ 143
131 Broward College Central Campus B 145
132 Lake Ridge B 172
133 Poinciana Park B 169
134 Lauderdale Manors B 95
135 Lakeside Condominiums B 119
136 Dillard Park B 111
137 Riverland B- 133
138 Playland Village B- 169
139 Springtree B- 109
140 Hawaiian Gardens B- 155
141 South Middle River B- 135
142 Sailboat Bend B- 189
143 Forsythe Colony C+ 177
144 Faircrest 14 C+ 177
145 Inverrary C+ 135
146 Flagler Village C+ 179
147 Flair C 142
148 Washington Park C- 151
149 Sunrise Commerce Park C- 197
150 Banyan Estates C- 199
151 Middle River Terrace C- 180
152 Riverside Park C- 191
153 East Gate Estates D+ 154
154 Progresso Village D+ 161
155 Lauderdale Lakes D 139
156 Dorsey-Riverbend F+ 188
157 Roosevelt Gardens F 185
158 Durrs F 192
159 Golden Heights F 196
160 Lake Aire Palm View F 195
161 Westwood Park F 191

Fort Lauderdale Crime by Zip Code

33327
A+ Index: 6
33332
A+ Index: 9
33326
A+ Index: 40
33330
A+ Index: 10
33331
A+ Index: 10
33306
A Index: 132
33325
A Index: 53
33308
A Index: 156
33328
A Index: 42
33394
A Index: 175
33323
A Index: 35
33315
A Index: 138
33305
A Index: 162
33301
A Index: 155
33324
A Index: 82
33316
A Index: 170
33321
A Index: 91
33322
A Index: 86
33317
A- Index: 65
33334
A- Index: 137
33314
A- Index: 122
33312
A- Index: 115
33309
A- Index: 94
33351
A- Index: 65
33304
B+ Index: 172
33319
B+ Index: 112
33313
B Index: 109
33311
C Index: 138

Fort Lauderdale Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
181,818
Median Income
$64,313
Home Value
$350,886
Median Rent
$1,353
Home Ownership
54%

Racial Demographics

White
57.1%
Black
32%
Hispanic
25%
Asian
3.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale has an overall crime index of 107, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 88% of neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale are rated A or B for safety.
Is Fort Lauderdale safe to live in?
Fort Lauderdale has a crime safety grade of C. Higher than average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale?
The safest neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale based on crime data include Cooper City, Cooper's Place, Westport, Sawgrass Estates North, and Friendly Acres. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Fort Lauderdale crime compare to the national average?
Fort Lauderdale's overall crime index is 107 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 7% higher than the typical US city.

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