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Is Bonita Springs, Florida Safe?

Population 57,634 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Bonita Springs runs high. The city's D+ grade puts it below 80% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,834 per 100K.

Bonita Springs Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBonita SpringsFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate260.6326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2283.32070.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate167.0--268.2
Theft Rate1834.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate280.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

254.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

261/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2283/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bonita Springs

Violent crime in Bonita Springs is below the national average. The rate of 260.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2283.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,834 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bonita Springs Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault167
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary311
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,834
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft280
088% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bonita Springs Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bonita Springs
260.6
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bonita Springs
2283.3
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bonita Springs Safety

Is Bonita Springs safe?
Not especially. Bonita Springs earns a D+ with a crime rate of 254.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bonita Springs?
254.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 260.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2283.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bonita Springs safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bonita Springs's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,834 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bonita Springs?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bonita Springs generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bonita Springs police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bonita Springs?
No. Crime in Bonita Springs has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Bonita Springs compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Bonita Springs ranks behind about 76% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Bonita Springs 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 Bonita Springs?
Bad. A D+ grade and 254.4 per-thousand rate put Bonita Springs below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 261 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bonita Springs?
260.6 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (167), robbery (41), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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