The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Lake Ridge, Fort Lauderdale, FL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Lake Ridge

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Lake Ridge.

 

Lake Ridge, Fort Lauderdale, FL Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

B
B
Other Crime Grade
A

$1.21 million

Cost of Crime™ for Lake Ridge, Fort Lauderdale, FL

In 2025, crime will cost $673 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Lake Ridge in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Lake Ridge, Fort Lauderdale, FL Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Lake Ridge ranks in the 80th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 80% of neighborhoods but less safe than 20%. This analysis applies only to Lake Ridge's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Lake Ridge is 23.38 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lake Ridge Residents generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lake Ridge varies by area - ranging from 1 in 40 in the east areas to 1 in 48 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Lake Ridge, Fort Lauderdale, FL see the most incidents - about 19 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lake Ridge, Fort Lauderdale, FL

The total projected cost of crime in Lake Ridge for 2025 is $1,214,137. This translates to approximately $371 per resident and $673 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Lake Ridge. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Lake Ridge Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Lake Ridge, Fort Lauderdale, FL: $371
Model City, Miami, FL: $788
Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL: $70
Florida: $246
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lake Ridge is $371 per year, which is $93 less than the national average and $125 more than Fort Lauderdale's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Lake Ridge:
  • In Model City, Miami, FL, crime costs $788 per person, which is $417 more than in Lake Ridge.
  • In Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL, crime costs $70 per person, which is $302 less than in Lake Ridge

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Lake Ridge for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Lake Ridge
Cost per Lake Ridge Resident
Murder
$422,316
$129
Rape/Sexual Assault
$62,260
$19
Robbery
$50,251
$15
Assault
$228,936
$70
Kidnapping
$2,981
$1
Vehicle Theft
$87,071
$27
Burglary
$59,947
$18
Theft
$221,512
$68
Arson
$2,386
$1
Vandalism
$34,587
$11
Animal Cruelty
$618
$0
Drug Crimes
$34,221
$10
Identity Theft
$7,050
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$1,214,137
$371

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lake Ridge, Fort Lauderdale, FL

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Lake Ridge totals $3,177,793 ($972 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,391,930 ($1,344 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Lake Ridge crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the northeast part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Lake Ridge has 1, have the same problem. Of Lake Ridge’s 3,269 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Lake Ridge Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Lake Ridge residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.439
Robbery
0.4887
Rape
0.3141
Murder
0.0687
Total Violent Crime
3.310 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
13.08
Vehicle Theft
1.720
Burglary
2.022
Arson
0.0302
Total Property Crime
16.86 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0150
Drug Crimes
1.415
Vandalism
1.481
Identity Theft
0.2786
Animal Cruelty
0.0256
Total "Other" Rate
3.215 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Lake Ridge is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Lake Ridge.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
C
B
A+
B
A
A-
B-
B+
B+
C-
B
A+
B+
A
A
B
A-
B+
D+
B+
B-
D
C+
A-
D
A
A-
B-
B+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Lake Ridge is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B-
D
D
C+
B-
B-
A
B-
B-
D-
C-
C-
A+
A+
A+
F
F
F
C+
A
A
B+
B
B
C
C+
C+
F
D-
D-

Considering only the crime rate, Lake Ridge is less safe than the Florida state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Lake Ridge, Fort Lauderdale, FL average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Lake Ridge schools on SchoolGrade

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