With a crime rate of 84 per one thousand residents, Opa-locka has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 12.

Is Opa-locka a good area?

Opa Locka has Moorish architecture and unique street names (ex: Ali Baba Avenue). However, crime rate is still high and drug deals still exist in the area. Despite these problems, it is a decent place to live and is central to all major highways. The city is improving as there are new elected officials.

Is Opa-locka a bad neighborhood?

Opa-Locka is in the 28th percentile for safety, meaning 72% of cities are safer and 28% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Opa-Locka's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities. The rate of crime in Opa-Locka is 37.53 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.