Crime per Capita in Southwest
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Southwest.
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B+
Overall Crime Grade™
B |
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B- |
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Other Crime Grade |
A |
$1.27 million
Cost of Crime™ for Southwest, West Palm Beach, FL
In 2025, crime will cost $1,005 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Southwest 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 Southwest, West Palm Beach, FL Safe?
The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Southwest ranks in the 73rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 73% of neighborhoods but less safe than 27%. This analysis applies only to Southwest's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Southwest is 26.66 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Southwest Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Southwest varies by area - ranging from 1 in 29 in the north areas to 1 in 43 in the northwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Southwest, West Palm Beach, FL see the most incidents - about 28 per year. In contrast, the north part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Southwest, West Palm Beach, FL
The total projected cost of crime in Southwest for 2025 is $1,272,947. This translates to approximately $396 per resident and $1,005 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Southwest. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.5%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.8%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.6%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Southwest Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Southwest, West Palm Beach, FL: | $396 |
|---|---|
| Model City, Miami, FL: | $788 |
| Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL: | $70 |
| Florida: | $246 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Southwest is $396 per year, which is $69 less than the national average and $149 more than West Palm Beach's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Southwest:
- In Model City, Miami, FL, crime costs $788 per person, which is $393 more than in Southwest.
- In Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL, crime costs $70 per person, which is $326 less than in Southwest
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Southwest for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Southwest |
Cost per Southwest Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$426,344 |
$133 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$62,897 |
$20 |
Robbery |
$52,678 |
$16 |
Assault |
$222,838 |
$69 |
Kidnapping |
$2,746 |
$1 |
Vehicle Theft |
$95,026 |
$30 |
Burglary |
$63,486 |
$20 |
Theft |
$260,349 |
$81 |
Arson |
$2,524 |
$1 |
Vandalism |
$42,618 |
$13 |
Animal Cruelty |
$499 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$30,695 |
$10 |
Identity Theft |
$10,247 |
$3 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$1,272,947 |
$396 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Southwest, West Palm Beach, 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 Southwest totals $3,207,428 ($997 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,480,375 ($1,393 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 Southwest 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 west 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 Southwest has 2, have the same problem. Of Southwest’s 3,217 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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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 Southwest residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
2.412 |
Robbery |
0.5206 |
Rape |
0.3225 |
Murder |
0.0705 |
Total Violent Crime |
3.326 (B) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
15.63 |
Vehicle Theft |
1.908 |
Burglary |
2.176 |
Arson |
0.0325 |
Total Property Crime |
19.74 (B-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0141 |
Drug Crimes |
1.290 |
Vandalism |
1.854 |
Identity Theft |
0.4115 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0210 |
Total "Other" Rate |
3.591 (A) |
Individual Southwest Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Southwest is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Southwest.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B | B | C+ | |
C | D | D+ | |
B- | C | C+ | |
A- | C+ | A- | |
A | B | A | |
A- | C+ | B+ | |
A | C | A- | |
B | D+ | B | |
A+ | C | A+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Southwest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
C+ | C- | C- | |
B- | D+ | D+ | |
B- | A- | A- | |
D- | D- | D- | |
D | D- | D- | |
A | A | A | |
F | F | F | |
D+ | C- | C- | |
B | C+ | C+ | |
B- | C- | C- |
Considering only the crime rate, Southwest 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 Southwest, West Palm Beach, FL average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Southwest schools on SchoolGrade
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