The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.

 

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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B-
Other Crime Grade
A

$2.14 million

Cost of Crime™ for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL

In 2025, crime will cost $517 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea ranks in the 76th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 76% of cities but less safe than 24%. This analysis applies only to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is 16.35 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 28 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 80 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL see the most incidents - about 35 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL

The total projected cost of crime in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea for 2025 is $2,138,013. This translates to approximately $294 per resident and $517 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Compared to Other Cities?

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL: $294
Gladeview, FL: $878
Parrish, FL: $91
Florida: $246
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is $294 per year, which is $170 less than the national average and $48 more than Florida's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea:
  • In Gladeview, FL, crime costs $878 per person, which is $584 more than in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
  • In Parrish, FL, crime costs $91 per person, which is $203 less than in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Cost per Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Resident
Murder
$877,689
$121
Rape/Sexual Assault
$160,300
$22
Robbery
$75,112
$10
Assault
$269,507
$37
Kidnapping
$6,933
$1
Vehicle Theft
$181,704
$25
Burglary
$89,418
$12
Theft
$313,148
$43
Arson
$6,924
$1
Vandalism
$75,393
$10
Animal Cruelty
$1,353
$0
Drug Crimes
$69,827
$10
Identity Theft
$10,705
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$2,138,013
$294

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea totals $6,681,899 ($919 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,819,912 ($1,213 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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 south part of the city 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea has 2, have the same problem. Of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea’s 7,273 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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Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.290
Robbery
0.3283
Rape
0.3635
Murder
0.0642
Total Violent Crime
2.046 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
8.314
Vehicle Theft
1.613
Burglary
1.356
Arson
0.0394
Total Property Crime
11.32 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0157
Drug Crimes
1.298
Vandalism
1.451
Identity Theft
0.1902
Animal Cruelty
0.0251
Total "Other" Rate
2.980 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

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

Considering only the crime rate, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is as safe as 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Lauderdale-by-the-Sea schools on SchoolGrade

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