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Is Bartow, Florida Safe?

Population 23,617 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bartow is a smaller community of 23,617 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 227.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,548 per 100K.

Bartow Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBartowFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate300.8326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1972.72070.61,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate231.0--268.2
Theft Rate1548.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate416.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

227.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

301/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1973/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bartow

Violent crime in Bartow is below the national average. The rate of 300.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1972.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,548 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bartow Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault231
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary333
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,548
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft416
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Bartow Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bartow
300.8
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bartow
1972.7
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bartow Safety

Is Bartow safe?
Not especially. Bartow earns a C- with a crime rate of 227.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bartow?
227.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 300.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1972.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bartow safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bartow's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,548 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bartow?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bartow generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bartow police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bartow?
No. Crime in Bartow has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Bartow compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Bartow ranks behind about 77% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Bartow to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Bartow?
Bad. A C- grade and 227.3 per-thousand rate put Bartow below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 301 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bartow?
300.8 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (231), robbery (71), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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