Safest Cities in Florida
The Top 50 Safest Cities in FloridaFlorida’s Safest Cities
While Miami may make all the headlines when it comes to crime rates in the Sunshine State, our research indicates that Florida can also claim it is home to some of the of the safest communities in the southeast. With its warm climate, world-class beaches and theme parks Florida is a thriving vacation destination as well as a popular retirement location.
The state crime ratings are somewhat middle of the pack.
Florida State Average Violent Crimes
(per 100,000 residents)
Florida State Average Property Crimes
(per 100,000 residents)
However, Florida is home to a number of communities with outstanding reputations for low crime rates which are well below these numbers. Following are the top cities with populations above 5,000 which have been recognized as the safest cities in Florida.
Satellite Beach jumped up from the #6 spot last year to capture the top spot. The three newcomers to this years top 10 are Key Biscayne, North Palm Beach and Winter Springs.
The Top 10 Safest Cities in Florida are:
1. Satellite Beach
2. Marco Island
3. Tequesta
4. Weston
5. Key Biscayne
6. Longboat Key
7. Parkland
8. North Palm Beach
9. Winter Springs
10. Sanibel
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List of Florida’s Safest Cities
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.
11-20
West Miami
Minneola
Lynn Haven
Oviedo
Fellsmere
Indian Harbour Beach
Bell Isle
Palm Beach
Sebastian
Niceville
31-40
Bay Harbor Islands
DeFuniak Springs
Naples
North Bay Village
Lady Lake
Neptune Beach
Lake Alfred
Flagler Beach
Tavares
Lighthouse Point
21-30
Lady Lake
Palm Beach
Mascotte
Belle Isle
Gulf Breeze
Fellsmere
North Port
Sunny Isles Beach
North Bay Village
Venice
41-50
Rockledge
Southwestern Ranches
St. Augustine Beach
Sweetwater
Punta Gorda
Lake Mary
Mascotte
Jupiter
South Bay
Surfside
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 (2018) 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).
In order to reflect the seriousness of the crimes, these figures were weighted. Property crimes were factored by .50 and were added to the violent crimes.
The sum of the two was then divided by the population in the community. For comparison purposes, we normalized the mathematical finding to reflect weighted criminal offenses per 100,000.
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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.
2018 Safest Cities in Florida - Top 10 List
Video Summary of Florida’s Safest Cities- 2018
The 2018 Top 10 List of the Safest Cities in Florida
1. Marco Island
2. Weston
3. Parkland
4. Bay Harbor Islands
5. Longboat Key
6. Satellite Beach
7. Tequesta
8. Oviedo
9. Sanibel
10. Punta Gorda
Last Updated on October 13, 2019 by The Home Security Advisor
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