Safest Cities in Florida

More of the Safest Cities in Florida

Whether you are looking at real estate in the state of Florida that borders the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico,  this list of the safest cities can help you locate a community with relatively low crime statistics.  Large city or small town…from Broward County to Boca Raton or Cape Coral there are many areas one would be proud to call home.

Safe Florida Cities with Populations over 50,000

Florida Cities with Populations over 50K and the Lowest Crime Rates

Weston makes this list as well….proving that larger cities can be just as safe as smaller communities.  Even though some large metro areas might still have some of the safest neighborhoods in Florida, typically more urban areas will reflect higher crime rates.

Urban neighborhoods often face challenges that smaller towns and communities might not have. For that reason, The Home Security Advisor acknowledges some of the larger cities in Florida that have done a great job keeping their streets safe.

Methodology – How we selected the Top 50 Safest Cities in Florida

To determine the safest cities in Florida, we analyzed the most recent (2016) FBI Uniform Crime Report figures for cities with a population of 5,000 or more, who reported their crime stats.

We considered both “Violent” (aggravated assault, murder,rape and robbery) and “Property Crimes” (burglary, arson, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft).  These figures were weighted to reflect the severity of the crime.  Violent crimes were factored by .75 and property crimes by .25.

This number was then divided by the population of the community and normalized the statistical finding to weighted crimes per 100,000.

While no rating system is perfect, this provides a strong statistical indicator of the overall safety of the community. If you are considering relocating to Florida, these communities are among the top safest cities in which one could reside.

However, it is important to understand that not all cities report their data…and that certain areas within any city may be much safer than others.  This is especially true in larger metropolitan areas.  Consequently, one should investigate individual neighborhoods within the community communicate with local law enforcement to get a better picture of the safety on a local neighborhood level.

For more tips on keeping your home and family safer, we recommend you take a look at out our Guide to Personal Safety, Tips for Home Security…and consider a top rated professionally monitored home security system.