Crime Safety Grade

B-

West Palm Beach, FL Crime Rate

Higher crime than 67% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 114+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

Is West Palm Beach Safe?

With an overall crime index of 125, West Palm Beach has a 25% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 236. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Crestwood earning an A+ grade while Roosevelt Estates rates F.

Crime Index Comparison

West Palm Beach

125

Florida Avg

103

National Avg

100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index

125

25% above average

Violent Crime

106

6% above average

Property Crime

117

17% above average

Safe Areas

73%

Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in West Palm Beach

1 in 236

Property crime: 1 in 214

Where Is It Safe in West Palm Beach?

Safest Neighborhoods

Crestwood

Median income: $100,023

A+ 2

La Mancha

Median income: $99,549

A+ 3

The Willows

Median income: $80,585

A+ 4

Madison Green

Median income: $125,497

A+ 5

Baywinds

Median income: $78,857

A+ 6

Palm Beach International Airport

Median income: $80,844

A+ 7

Saratoga

Median income: $112,950

A+ 8

Ironhorse

Median income: $86,208

A+ 9

Ibis

Median income: $164,326

A+ 10

South Flagler Drive

Median income: $156,979

A+

Areas with Higher Crime

F 2

F 3

F+ 4

F+ 5

D- 6

D- 7

D- 8

D 9

Business Reinvestment Coalition (BRIC)

C- 10

Briar Bay

C-

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West Palm Beach Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk

Murder · 24% above avg

Lowest Risk

Robbery · 15% below avg

Crime Type	Index	vs National	vs Florida
Murder Violent	124	▲ 24%	▲ 28%
Assault Violent	109	▲ 9%	▲ 7%
Robbery Violent	85	▼ 15%	▼ 14%
Burglary Property	107	▲ 7%	▼ 7%
Larceny / Theft Property	124	▲ 24%	▲ 36%
Vehicle Theft Property	120	▲ 20%	▲ 36%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All West Palm Beach Neighborhoods

#	Neighborhood	Grade	Crime Index	Median Income
1	La Mancha	A+	33	$99,549
2	Baywinds	A+	14	$78,857
3	Madison Green	A+	2	$125,497
4	Crestwood	A+	15	$100,023
5	Palm Beach International Airport	A+	26	$80,844
6	The Willows	A+	25	$80,585
7	Saratoga	A+	12	$112,950
8	Ironhorse	A+	25	$86,208
9	Ibis	A+	37	$164,326
10	South Flagler Drive	A+	64	$156,979
11	Hamilton Bay	A+	70	$110,669
12	Riverwalk	A+	70	$110,669
13	Worthington	A	39	$100,817
14	Palm Beach Shores	A	182	$65,088
15	Palisades	A	42	$105,387
16	Breakers West	A	42	$105,051
17	Peanut Island	A	190	$60,833
18	Belvedere Heights	A	35	$38,547
19	Parker Ridge	A	107	$38,672
20	Southwest	A	87	$44,892
21	Century Village	A	181	$33,984
22	Southside	A	101	$85,459
23	Cypress Lakes	A	111	$64,019
24	Bedford at Lake Catherine	A	139	$51,471
25	Sun Terrace at Lake Catherine	A	139	$51,471
26	Hilltop Gardens	A	139	$51,471
27	Northlake Congress Center	A	139	$51,471
28	Banyan Tree	A	139	$51,471
29	Sunshine Park	A	139	$74,340
30	National Village & Timber Pine	A	67	$85,539
31	Thousand Oaks	A	67	$85,539
32	Flamingo Park	A	146	$78,898
33	El Cid Historic District	A	138	$61,592
34	Northlake Commons	A	133	$64,660
35	Sandtree Office Plaza	A	133	$64,660
36	Sandtree	A	133	$64,637
37	Andros Isle	A-	91	$104,155
38	San Michele	A-	91	$104,155
39	East Airport Area	A-	89	$49,829
40	Vedado	A-	89	$49,830
41	Mango Promenade	A-	143	$53,654
42	Magnolia Court	A-	143	$53,671
43	El Cid / Prospect Park / Southland Park	A-	168	$66,604
44	Pineapple Park	A-	74	$51,770
45	Grovedale Park	A-	74	$51,786
46	Mercer Park	A-	74	$51,786
47	Northlake Center	A-	78	$50,893
48	Burma Commerce Park	A-	78	$50,893
49	Golfview Heights	A-	73	$50,115
50	Foxhall	A-	101	$71,053
51	Palm Beach Colony	A-	50	$39,990
52	Central Park	A-	171	$64,773
53	Downtown	B+	184	$84,121
54	Providencia Park	B+	165	$32,306
55	Brelsford Park	B+	165	$32,302
56	Franklin Park	B+	165	$32,302
57	Golden Lakes	B+	116	$47,549
58	Port of Palm Beach	B+	114	$57,723
59	Palm Beach Lakes South	B+	59	$57,271
60	Northwood Shores District 9	B+	157	$53,345
61	Old Northwood Historic District	B+	160	$51,656
62	Inlet Grove	B+	129	$33,838
63	Grandview Heights	B+	166	$89,840
64	Monroe Heights	B+	107	$36,341
65	Villages of Palm Beach Lakes	B+	107	$73,347
66	Sandrys	B	117	$57,140
67	Lake Park / Kelsey City	B	105	$60,158
68	Lakeview Park at Riviera	B	119	$56,790
69	Cocoanut Lodge	B	119	$56,644
70	Riviera Shores	B	172	$62,883
71	Echo Lake	B	135	$54,570
72	Northshore	B	135	$54,555
73	Westfield	B	135	$54,570
74	West Gate Estate	B	134	$41,008
75	Congress Park	B	96	$47,458
76	Spinnaker Landing	B	96	$47,458
77	Northwood Hills	B-	141	$44,486
78	Presidential Estates	B-	150	$73,238
79	Jonathan's Cove	B-	117	$60,601
80	Prospect Heights	B-	192	$44,528
81	Dunbar Terrace	B-	139	$42,273
82	Riviera Beach Heights	B-	130	$41,934
83	Inlet City	B-	131	$37,604
84	Northwood Harbor	C+	161	$50,175
85	Northwood Estates	C+	169	$22,059
86	Lakeside of the Palm Beaches	C+	174	$34,028
87	Congress Lakes	C+	155	$45,982
88	Riviera Heights	C+	155	$45,982
89	Harmony Heights	C+	155	$45,982
90	Federal Gardens	C+	155	$45,982
91	Palm Beach Mall	C	141	$52,452
92	Northboro Park Historic District	C	181	$66,087
93	Northwood Gardens	C	181	$66,087
94	Kirklington Park	C-	166	$34,278
95	Emerald Dunes Golf Club	C-	197	$62,576
96	Vista Lago	C-	177	$58,766
97	Briar Bay	C-	177	$58,766
98	Business Reinvestment Coalition (BRIC)	C-	182	$33,644
99	Northwood University	D+	195	$48,907
100	Lone Pine Estates	D+	157	$65,625
101	Indian Trace Apartments	D+	157	$65,625
102	Turtle Cay	D+	157	$65,625
103	Park Manor	D	171	$43,380
104	Northwood Pines	D-	194	$21,422
105	Pinewood Park	D-	194	$21,422
106	Wedgewood Plaza	D-	177	$49,520
107	Villa Rosa	D-	177	$49,520
108	Sonoma Bay	D-	177	$49,520
109	Blue Heron Park	D-	175	$42,717
110	Pleasant City	F+	196	$21,315
111	Villa Franciscan	F+	183	$37,609
112	Lake Magnolia	F+	199	$22,279
113	Tamarind Park	F	180	$29,804
114	Roosevelt Estates	F	184	$66,485

West Palm Beach Crime by Zip Code

West Palm Beach Demographics & Cost of Living

Population

111,006

Median Income

$54,603

Home Value

$262,617

Median Rent

$1,381

Home Ownership

48%

Racial Demographics

White

52.9%

Black

33.1%

Hispanic

28.5%

Asian

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in West Palm Beach?

West Palm Beach has an overall crime index of 125, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 73% of neighborhoods in West Palm Beach are rated A or B for safety.

Is West Palm Beach safe to live in?

West Palm Beach has a crime safety grade of B-. Average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.

What are the safest neighborhoods in West Palm Beach?

The safest neighborhoods in West Palm Beach based on crime data include Crestwood, La Mancha, The Willows, Madison Green, and Baywinds. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.

How does West Palm Beach crime compare to the national average?

West Palm Beach's overall crime index is 125 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 25% higher than the typical US city.

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