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West Palm Beach, FL has safety grade D, a population of about 111,006, an overall crime rate near 922 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether West Palm Beach, FL is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for West Palm Beach, FL for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.

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West Palm Beach, FL Crime Rate and Safety Report

West Palm Beach, FL crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.

Safety Score

D

High Risk

Violent Crime Rate

5.00

per 1000 residents

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Property Crime Rate

4.00

per 1000 residents

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Total Crimes

1,024

reported incidents

Safety Analysis & Recommendations

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Overall Assessment

The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.

Safety Recommendations

Given the higher rate of violent crimes (49.1% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.

Trend Analysis

The high crime volume of 1,024 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is property crime.

Comparison Insights

West Palm Beach demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.

Analysis generated on: 10/28/2026

West Palm Beach, FL Crime Analysis

Okay, based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US1276600, we can dissect the crime landscape. The total count of reported incidents is 1024. Property crime is the most prevalent category, accounting for 477 incidents, with larceny/theft offenses being the dominant subcategory (358 incidents). Assault follows with 463 incidents, all categorized as assault offenses. Robbery accounts for 39 incidents, and there is a single reported homicide. Sex offenses are relatively low, with 13 incidents, primarily categorized as kidnapping/abduction and sex offenses. The "others" category includes 31 incidents, with fraud offenses being the most frequent (23 incidents). Breaking down property crime further, larceny/theft offenses are the most significant concern, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property (69 incidents) and burglary/breaking & entering (47 incidents). Stolen property offenses are relatively rare (3 incidents). In the "others" category, fraud offenses are the most common, followed by counterfeiting/forgery (4 incidents), embezzlement (3 incidents), and arson (1 incident). The sex offenses category is primarily composed of kidnapping/abduction and sex offenses. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, we need to correlate this data with demographic information for the area represented by GEOID 16000US1276600. This includes the city and state, population, median income, and zip codes. Once we have this information, we can calculate the crime rate per 100k population, estimate a safety score and grade, and determine the violent and property crime rates. Without this contextual data, the analysis is limited to the distribution of crime categories.

West Palm Beach, FL crime map

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Safest Zip Codes
3
33412
#1
Palm Beach County Area
29
Safety
7.1
Per 1K
7
Total Crimes

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33418
#2
Palm Beach County Area
35
Safety
6.5
Per 1K
6
Total Crimes

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33411
#3
Palm Beach County Area
10
Safety
9.0
Per 1K
9
Total Crimes

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High Crime Zip Codes
3
33411
#1
Palm Beach County Area
10
Safety
9.0
Per 1K
9
Total Crimes
33412
#2
Palm Beach County Area
29
Safety
7.1
Per 1K
7
Total Crimes
33418
#3
Palm Beach County Area
35
Safety
6.5
Per 1K
6
Total Crimes

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FAQ about crime in West Palm Beach, FL

PulseReal currently grades West Palm Beach, FL as D. The population used for these rates is 111,006. The overall crime rate on this page is about 922 per 100,000 residents.

Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.

The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in West Palm Beach, FL.

Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.

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Data sources & further reading

PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.

FBI Crime Data Explorer

Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.

US Census QuickFacts

Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.

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BJS National Crime Victimization Survey

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