Florida Crime Trends

11 years of crime data (2014–2024) from the FBI.

FBI UCR Trends Snapshot: Florida

Florida reported 49,153 violent crimes and 240,730 property crimes in 2024, drawing 11 years of history (2014–2024) from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program submissions. Over that window the statewide violent crime rate moved from 457.8 per 100,000 residents in 2014 to 210.3 per 100,000 in 2024 — a decline of 54.1%. The property crime rate shifted from 2933.7/100K to 1030/100K over the same period, down 64.9%.

Within the latest year's violent crime total, aggravated assault (0), robbery (0), murder and non-negligent manslaughter (0), and rape (0) make up the four Part I offense categories tracked by the FBI. Property crime in 2024 splits across larceny-theft (0), burglary (0), motor vehicle theft (0), and arson (0). Against the US national average of 70.6/100K for 2024, Florida's violent crime rate runs 198% above the national benchmark.

Over the same 11-year span, the US national violent crime rate moved down 3.9% (73.5/100K in 2014 to 70.6/100K in 2024), providing a direct comparison against Florida's -54.1% move. UCR figures reflect offenses reported to and submitted by local law enforcement; agency participation is voluntary, so year-to-year completeness can shift, and the FBI periodically restates prior-year figures as late submissions arrive. The full year-by-year table below shows population, violent and property crime counts, rates, and a sub-breakdown for murder, robbery, and burglary — enabling granular inspection of Florida's multi-year crime trajectory.

Violent Crime Rate (2024)
210.3/100K
Property Crime Rate (2024)
1030/100K
Violent Crime Change
-54.1%
2014–2024
Property Crime Change
-64.9%
2014–2024

Violent Crime Rate Over Time

20142017202020232024
Florida US Average

Year-by-Year Crime Data

Year Population Violent Rate YoY
2024 23,372,215 49,153 210.3 ↓ 8.3%
2023 22,610,726 51,872 229.4 ↓ 16.8%
2022 22,244,823 61,324 275.7 ↑ 188.4%
2021 21,781,128 20,815 95.6 ↓ 75.0%
2020 21,733,312 83,117 382.4 ↑ 1.3%
2019 21,477,737 81,095 377.6 ↓ 1.8%
2018 21,299,325 81,922 384.6 ↓ 5.7%
2017 20,984,400 85,563 407.7 ↓ 5.1%
2016 20,612,439 88,501 429.4 ↓ 6.8%
2015 20,271,272 93,412 460.8 ↑ 0.7%
2014 19,893,297 91,065 457.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Is crime rising in Florida?
Violent crime in Florida has decreased 54.1% from 2014 to 2024 (457.8 → 210.3 per 100K).
What are the crime trends in Florida?
From 2014 to 2024, violent crime rate went from 457.8 to 210.3 per 100K, and property crime decreased 64.9%.

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Primary data source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. State trends cross-check against FBI Crime in the United States annual release. Population figures reference U.S. Census Bureau estimates where FBI populations are unavailable. Rates are per 100,000 population.