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Gang-related incidents in Miami Gardens

There are 14 known gangs operating in Miami Gardens. From January 2012 to August 2013, there have been more than 70 gang-related incidents, ranging from marijuana possession to armed robbery, and many of the perpetrators juveniles. Related Story

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Arrests in Miami Gardens

Over the past six years, adult arrests in Miami Gardens have doubled and juvenile arrests have increased 38 percent.

Adult arrests

Juvenile arrests

Miami Gardens' spike in murder...

Miami Gardens has the highest murder rate among municipalities in Miami-Dade and Broward counties with populations over 40,000. The city's murder rate has more than doubled since it was incorporated in 2003 and is five-times the U.S. average.

Murders per 100,000 people

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...And drop in crime

Miami Gardens' overall crime rate, on the other hand, has been dropping and is 10th-highest among the larger municipalities.

Crimes per 100,000 people

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Graphics: Lazaro Gamio and Kara Dapena

Sources: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, FBI CIUS 2012, Miami Gardens police

Note: Violent crimes include murder, forcible rape, robbery and aggravated assault; non-violent crimes include burglary, larceny and motor vehicle theft