North Palm Beach, FL Crime Reports & Statistics
Neighborhood Crime Statistics For North Palm Beach, Florida
Population: 12,155 in 2009
The North Palm Beach, FL crime report and city information below can give residents and potential residents incite on their local area and surroundings. This information that was collected and published on this site is from the participation of over 17,000 law enforcement agencies across the United States. These statistics are collected and published by the FBI on an annual basis for special studies and reports, on the cities in the United States. *
North Palm Beach, FL Crime Categories
North Palm Beach, FL Law Enforcement Statistics
Law Enforcement officers are individuals who ordinarily carry a firearm and a badge, have full arrest powers, and are paid from governmental funds set aside specifically for sworn law enforcement representatives. (UCR Definition)
Law Enforcement -
North Palm Beach, FLYear 2009 | Total Employees 43 | Officers 31 | Civilians 12 |
Year 2008 | Total Employees 40 | Officers 30 | Civilians 10 |
Year 2007 | Total Employees 42 | Officers 32 | Civilians 10 |
Year 2006 | Total Employees 41 | Officers 30 | Civilians 11 |
North Palm Beach, FL Violent Crime Statistics
In 2009, North Palm Beach, Florida law enforcement had 38 violent crimes reported. With a population of 12,155 in 2009, there were 31.3 occurrences of violent crimes per 10k persons in North Palm Beach, Florida. The total known offenses in 2006, 2007 and 2008 were 51, 30 and 21, respectively .
Violent crime is composed of four offenses: forcible rape, murder and non-negligent manslaughter, aggravated assault, and robbery. Violent crimes involve force or threat of force. (UCR Definition)
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North Palm Beach, FLYear 2009 | Population 12,155 | Occurrences 38 | Occurrences (per 10k) 31.3 |
Year 2008 | Population 12,088 | Occurrences 21 | Occurrences (per 10k) 17.4 |
Year 2007 | Population 12,509 | Occurrences 30 | Occurrences (per 10k) 24.0 |
Year 2006 | Population 12,846 | Occurrences 51 | Occurrences (per 10k) 39.7 |
North Palm Beach, FL Forceable Rape Crime Statistics
In 2009, North Palm Beach, Florida had 0.0 occurrences of forcible rape per 10k persons in a population of 12,155 in 2009. The total known offenses of forcible rape in North Palm Beach in 2009 was 0. There were 0 known offenses in 2006, 1 in 2007, and 1 in 2008.
Forcible rape is the carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will. Rapes by force and attempts or assaults to rape regardless of the age of the victim are included. Statutory offenses (no force used--victim under age of consent) are excluded. (UCR Definition)
Forcible Rape -
North Palm Beach, FLYear 2009 | Population 12,155 | Occurrences 0 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.0 |
Year 2008 | Population 12,088 | Occurrences 1 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.8 |
Year 2007 | Population 12,509 | Occurrences 1 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.8 |
Year 2006 | Population 12,846 | Occurrences 0 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.0 |
North Palm Beach, FL Murder Statistics
North Palm Beach, Florida had 0 murders in 2009. With a total population of 12155 in 2009, there were 0.0 occurrences of murder per 10k persons in North Palm Beach, Florida. The murder rates in North Palm Beach, Florida in 2006, 2007 and 2008 were 0, 0 and 0, respectively.
Murder and non-negligent manslaughter is the willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another. (UCR Definition)
Murder -
North Palm Beach, FLYear 2009 | Population 12,155 | Occurrences 0 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.0 |
Year 2008 | Population 12,088 | Occurrences 0 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.0 |
Year 2007 | Population 12,509 | Occurrences 0 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.0 |
Year 2006 | Population 12,846 | Occurrences 0 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.0 |
North Palm Beach, FL Aggravated Assault Statistics
The total known offenses of aggravated assault in North Palm Beach, Florida in 2009 was 22. North Palm Beach had 18.1 occurrences of aggravated assault per 10k persons in a population of 12,155 in 2009. In North Palm Beach there were 30 offenses in 2006, 15 in 2007, and 10 in 2008.
Aggravated assault is an unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. The Program further specifies that this type of assault is usually accompanied by the use of a weapon or by other means likely to produce death or great bodily harm. Attempted aggravated assault that involves the display of--or threat to use--a gun, knife, or other weapon is included in this crime category because serious personal injury would likely result if the assault were completed. When aggravated assault and larceny-theft occur together, the offense falls under the category of robbery. (UCR Definition)
Assault -
North Palm Beach, FLYear 2009 | Population 12,155 | Occurrences 22 | Occurrences (per 10k) 18.1 |
Year 2008 | Population 12,088 | Occurrences 10 | Occurrences (per 10k) 8.3 |
Year 2007 | Population 12,509 | Occurrences 15 | Occurrences (per 10k) 12.0 |
Year 2006 | Population 12,846 | Occurrences 30 | Occurrences (per 10k) 23.4 |
North Palm Beach, FL Robbery Statistics
In 2009, North Palm Beach, Florida had 16 occurrences of robberies reported to the police. With 12,155 in 2009 people living in North Palm Beach, in 2009 there were 13.2 occurrences per 10k persons. Based on statistics from the FBI, there were 21 robberies in 2006, 14 in 2007 and 10 in 2008.
Robbery is the taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear. (UCR Definition)
Robbery -
North Palm Beach, FLYear 2009 | Population 12,155 | Occurrences 16 | Occurrences (per 10k) 13.2 |
Year 2008 | Population 12,088 | Occurrences 10 | Occurrences (per 10k) 8.3 |
Year 2007 | Population 12,509 | Occurrences 14 | Occurrences (per 10k) 11.2 |
Year 2006 | Population 12,846 | Occurrences 21 | Occurrences (per 10k) 16.3 |
North Palm Beach, FL Property Crime Statistics
A property crime includes burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft and arson. In 2009, North Palm Beach, Florida had 293 property crimes. The population in 2009 for North Palm Beach was 12,155 in 2009; the number of violent crimes per 10k persons was 241.1. Looking back at the previous three years in North Palm Beach, Florida, you will see that there were 346 property crimes in 2006, 251 in 2007 and 299 in 2008.
A property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The property crime category includes arson because the offense involves the destruction of property; however, arson victims may be subjected to force. Because of limited participation and varying collection procedures by local agencies, only limited data are available for arson. Arson statistics are included in trend, clearance, and arrest tables throughout Crime in the United States, but they are not included in any estimated volume data. The arson section in this report provides more information on that offense. (UCR Definition)
Property Crime -
North Palm Beach, FLYear 2009 | Population 12,155 | Occurrences 293 | Occurrences (per 10k) 241.1 |
Year 2008 | Population 12,088 | Occurrences 299 | Occurrences (per 10k) 247.4 |
Year 2007 | Population 12,509 | Occurrences 251 | Occurrences (per 10k) 200.7 |
Year 2006 | Population 12,846 | Occurrences 346 | Occurrences (per 10k) 269.3 |
North Palm Beach, FL Burglary Statistics
The total known offenses of burglary in North Palm Beach, Florida in 2009 was 85. Burglary is part of the violent crimes category. Based on the known offenses and its population of 12,155 in 2009 in 2009, North Palm Beach, Florida had 69.9 occurrences of burglary per 10k persons. In North Palm Beach there were 101 burglary offenses in 2006, 64 in 2007, and 70 in 2008.
Burglary is defined in the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program as the unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or theft. The use of force to gain entry is not required to classify an offense as a burglary. Burglary in the UCR program is categorized into three sub classifications: forcible entry, unlawful entry where no force is used, and attempted forcible entry. (UCR Definition)
Did you know that a burglary occurs in the United States every 15 seconds? In 2008, there were 2.4 billion burglaries in just the U.S.A! Property loss due to burglary totaled $4.3 billion in 2008, with an average loss of $1,991 per occurrence. You may qualify for a FREE home security system; simply fill out the form on the top of this page to get a free, no-obligation quote and protect yourself from being part of these statistics.
Burglary -
North Palm Beach, FLYear 2009 | Population 12,155 | Occurrences 85 | Occurrences (per 10k) 69.9 |
Year 2008 | Population 12,088 | Occurrences 70 | Occurrences (per 10k) 57.9 |
Year 2007 | Population 12,509 | Occurrences 64 | Occurrences (per 10k) 51.2 |
Year 2006 | Population 12,846 | Occurrences 101 | Occurrences (per 10k) 78.6 |
North Palm Beach, FL Larceny Statistics
North Palm Beach, Florida had 194 offenses of larceny-theft reported to the police in 2009. With 12,155 in 2009 people living in North Palm Beach that year, there were 159.6 occurrences per 10k persons. Based on the statistics from the FBI, there were 213 larceny-thefts in 2006, 161 in 2007 and 213 in 2008.
Larceny-theft (except motor vehicle theft) is the unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the possession or constructive possession of another. Examples are thefts of bicycles or automobile accessories, shoplifting, pocket-picking, or the stealing of any property or article which is not taken by force and violence or by fraud. Attempted larcenies are included. Embezzlement, confidence games, forgery, worthless checks, etc., are excluded. (UCR Definition)
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North Palm Beach, FLYear 2009 | Population 12,155 | Occurrences 194 | Occurrences (per 10k) 159.6 |
Year 2008 | Population 12,088 | Occurrences 213 | Occurrences (per 10k) 176.2 |
Year 2007 | Population 12,509 | Occurrences 161 | Occurrences (per 10k) 128.7 |
Year 2006 | Population 12,846 | Occurrences 213 | Occurrences (per 10k) 165.8 |
North Palm Beach, FL Motor Vehicle Crime Statistics
In 2009, North Palm Beach, Florida law enforcement had 14 motor vehicle thefts reported. With a population of 12,155 in 2009 in North Palm Beach, there were 11.5 occurrences of motor vehicle theft per 10k persons. The total known offenses by law enforcement of this kind in 2006, 2007 and 2008 were 32, 26 and 16, respectively.
Motor vehicle theft is the theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. The offense includes the stealing of automobiles, trucks, buses, motorcycles, snowmobiles, etc. The taking of a motor vehicle for temporary use by persons having lawful access is excluded from this definition. (UCR Definition)
Motor Vehicle Crime -
North Palm Beach, FLYear 2009 | Population 12,155 | Occurrences 14 | Occurrences (per 10k) 11.5 |
Year 2008 | Population 12,088 | Occurrences 16 | Occurrences (per 10k) 13.2 |
Year 2007 | Population 12,509 | Occurrences 26 | Occurrences (per 10k) 20.8 |
Year 2006 | Population 12,846 | Occurrences 32 | Occurrences (per 10k) 24.9 |
North Palm Beach, FL Arson Statistics
The total known offenses of arson in North Palm Beach in 2009 was 1. North Palm Beach, Florida had 0.8 occurrences of arson per 10k persons in a population of 12,155 in 2009. In North Palm Beach, Florida, the known offenses of arson were 1 in 2006, 1 in 2007, and 0 in 2008.
Arson is any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, etc. (UCR Definition)
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North Palm Beach, FLYear 2009 | Population 12,155 | Occurrences 1 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.8 |
Year 2008 | Population 12,088 | Occurrences 0 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.0 |
Year 2007 | Population 12,509 | Occurrences 1 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.8 |
Year 2006 | Population 12,846 | Occurrences 1 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.8 |
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