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

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Orlando has a crime rate of 26 per 1,000 residents vs St. Petersburg's 25.1 per 1,000, making St. Petersburg 3% safer overall. St. Petersburg earns a C+ safety grade compared to Orlando's C+. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

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Orlando

Florida

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeC+
Crime Rate26/1K
Percentile42%
C+

St. Petersburg

Florida

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

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricOrlandoSt. Petersburg
Overall Crime Rate26/1K25.1/1K
Violent Crime Rate366.0476.2
Property Crime Rate2230.72031.1
Murder Rate5.45.9
Assault Rate307.5356.1
Robbery Rate67.880.6
Burglary Rate356.8245.6
Theft Rate1794.71713.8
Vehicle Theft Rate555.7196.1

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, Orlando is safer in 4 and St. Petersburg is safer in 5.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Orlando, you have a 1 in 38 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 40 in St. Petersburg.

Full Safety Reports

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Orlando, Florida Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
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St. Petersburg, Florida Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orlando safer than St. Petersburg?
As of 2026, St. Petersburg is 3% safer overall, with a crime rate of 25.1 per 1,000 residents compared to Orlando's 26. St. Petersburg earns a C+ safety grade vs Orlando's C+. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Orlando or St. Petersburg?
St. Petersburg has more violent crime at 476 per 100,000 residents. Orlando is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Orlando vs St. Petersburg?
Orlando has a crime rate of 26 per 1,000 (violent: 366/100K, property: 2231/100K). St. Petersburg has 25.1 per 1,000 (violent: 476/100K, property: 2031/100K).
Should I move to Orlando or St. Petersburg?
From a safety perspective, St. Petersburg has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Orlando (pop. 333,888) 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 Orlando and St. Petersburg compare for property crime?
St. Petersburg has lower property crime at 2031 per 100K vs Orlando's 2231. 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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