Florida has experienced a drop in the standard crime rate.
Juvenile crime continues to be a concern in Florida.
The number of juveniles arrested for murder, sex offenses, drugs, and robbery all rose in 1997. This represents 6.9 murders per 100,000 population. This is the lowest murder rate recorded for the state since 1933 . In the area of domestic violence, the number of incidents and arrests are up this year. This may indicate that victims are more willing to report abuse to law enforcement.