Crime & Safety in Fort Myers, FL

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Fort Myers has a violent crime rate of 475 per 100,000 residents, 25% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 342.5 per 100,000, robbery at 90.1, rape at 35.6. The murder rate is 6.9 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,446 per 100,000, 26% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,270, burglary at 141, vehicle theft at 29 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 128 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Fort Myers receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Fort Myers vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent475.2/100K
25% above US avg
Murder6.9/100K
10% above US avg
Rape35.6/100K
Robbery90.1/100K
Assault342.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,446.3/100K
26% below US avg
Burglary140.6/100K
Theft1,270.1/100K
Vehicle Theft28.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)128
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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