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Miami vs St. Petersburg: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Miami has a crime rate of 43.5 per 1,000 residents vs St. Petersburg's 25.1 per 1,000, making St. Petersburg 42% safer overall. St. Petersburg earns a C+ safety grade compared to Miami's F. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

F

Miami

Florida

Overall GradeF
Violent CrimeC
Property CrimeF
Crime Rate43.5/1K
Percentile9%
C+

St. Petersburg

Florida

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC
Property CrimeC+
Crime Rate25.1/1K
Percentile45%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricMiamiSt. Petersburg
Overall Crime Rate43.5/1K25.1/1K
Violent Crime Rate550.0476.2
Property Crime Rate3800.02031.1
Murder Rate6.95.9
Assault Rate447.8356.1
Robbery Rate96.080.6
Burglary Rate642.6245.6
Theft Rate2529.91713.8
Vehicle Theft Rate558.7196.1

Crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Lower rates are better (safer).

Category Winner Summary

Out of 9 crime categories, Miami is safer in 0 and St. Petersburg is safer in 9.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Miami, you have a 1 in 23 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 40 in St. Petersburg.

Full Safety Reports

F
Miami, Florida Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
C+
St. Petersburg, Florida Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miami safer than St. Petersburg?
As of 2026, St. Petersburg is 42% safer overall, with a crime rate of 25.1 per 1,000 residents compared to Miami's 43.5. St. Petersburg earns a C+ safety grade vs Miami's F. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Miami or St. Petersburg?
Miami has more violent crime at 550 per 100,000 residents. St. Petersburg is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Miami vs St. Petersburg?
Miami has a crime rate of 43.5 per 1,000 (violent: 550/100K, property: 3800/100K). St. Petersburg has 25.1 per 1,000 (violent: 476/100K, property: 2031/100K).
Should I move to Miami or St. Petersburg?
From a safety perspective, St. Petersburg has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Miami (pop. 489,812) and St. Petersburg (pop. 264,033) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. St. Petersburg's C+ safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Miami and St. Petersburg compare for property crime?
St. Petersburg has lower property crime at 2031 per 100K vs Miami's 3800. The national average is 1,832 per 100K. Theft is the most common property crime in both cities.

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2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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