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Crime & Safety in St. Petersburg, FL

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

St. Petersburg has a violent crime rate of 595 per 100,000 residents, 57% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 431.5 per 100,000, robbery at 111.0, rape at 46.7. The murder rate is 6.4 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,210 per 100,000, 64% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,527, burglary at 390, vehicle theft at 293 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 116 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, St. Petersburg receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent595.5/100K
57% above US avg
Murder6.4/100K
1% above US avg
Rape46.7/100K
Robbery111.0/100K
Assault431.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,209.6/100K
64% above US avg
Burglary390.0/100K
Theft2,527.1/100K
Vehicle Theft292.5/100K
Arson10.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)116

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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