Crime & Safety in Tampa, FL

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

Tampa has a violent crime rate of 443 per 100,000 residents, 17% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 332.8 per 100,000, robbery at 58.7, rape at 43.3. The murder rate is 8.3 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,473 per 100,000, 25% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,155, burglary at 168, vehicle theft at 144 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 215 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Tampa receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent443.2/100K
17% above US avg
Murder8.3/100K
32% above US avg
Rape43.3/100K
Robbery58.7/100K
Assault332.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,473.2/100K
25% below US avg
Burglary168.1/100K
Theft1,154.8/100K
Vehicle Theft144.1/100K
Arson6.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)215

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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