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Tampa vs Port St. Lucie: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Tampa has a crime rate of 22.7 per 1,000 residents vs Port St. Lucie's 25.3 per 1,000, making Tampa 10% safer overall. Tampa earns a B- safety grade compared to Port St. Lucie's C+. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

B-

Tampa

Florida

Overall GradeB-
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate22.7/1K
Percentile51%
C+

Port St. Lucie

Florida

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeC+
Crime Rate25.3/1K
Percentile44%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricTampaPort St. Lucie
Overall Crime Rate22.7/1K25.3/1K
Violent Crime Rate436.9373.0
Property Crime Rate1835.02152.7
Murder Rate8.35.9
Assault Rate301.7244.5
Robbery Rate111.772.6
Burglary Rate293.5304.2
Theft Rate1136.01564.4
Vehicle Theft Rate330.9381.4

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, Tampa is safer in 5 and Port St. Lucie is safer in 4.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Tampa, you have a 1 in 44 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 40 in Port St. Lucie.

Full Safety Reports

B-
Tampa, Florida Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
C+
Port St. Lucie, Florida Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tampa safer than Port St. Lucie?
As of 2026, Tampa is 10% safer overall, with a crime rate of 22.7 per 1,000 residents compared to Port St. Lucie's 25.3. Tampa earns a B- safety grade vs Port St. Lucie's C+. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Tampa or Port St. Lucie?
Tampa has more violent crime at 437 per 100,000 residents. Port St. Lucie is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Tampa vs Port St. Lucie?
Tampa has a crime rate of 22.7 per 1,000 (violent: 437/100K, property: 1835/100K). Port St. Lucie has 25.3 per 1,000 (violent: 373/100K, property: 2153/100K).
Should I move to Tampa or Port St. Lucie?
From a safety perspective, Tampa has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Tampa (pop. 413,554) and Port St. Lucie (pop. 268,062) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Tampa's B- safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Tampa and Port St. Lucie compare for property crime?
Tampa has lower property crime at 1835 per 100K vs Port St. Lucie's 2153. 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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