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Crime & Safety in Sarasota, FL

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

Sarasota has a violent crime rate of 546 per 100,000 residents, 44% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 378.0 per 100,000, robbery at 112.9, rape at 47.9. The murder rate is 6.8 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,176 per 100,000, 62% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,500, burglary at 452, vehicle theft at 224 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 52 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Sarasota receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent545.6/100K
44% above US avg
Murder6.8/100K
9% above US avg
Rape47.9/100K
Robbery112.9/100K
Assault378.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,176.0/100K
62% above US avg
Burglary451.5/100K
Theft2,500.4/100K
Vehicle Theft224.1/100K
Arson1.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)52

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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