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Is Bradenton, Florida Safe?

Population 58,014 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Bradenton means there's room for concern. The 220.1 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,516 per 100K.

Bradenton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBradentonFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate375.1326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1825.92070.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate233.0--268.2
Theft Rate1516.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate201.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

220.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

375/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1826/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bradenton

Violent crime in Bradenton is close to the national average. The rate of 375.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1825.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,516 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bradenton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault233
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary279
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,516
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft201
063% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bradenton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bradenton
375.1
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bradenton
1825.9
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bradenton Safety

Is Bradenton safe?
Not especially. Bradenton earns a C with a crime rate of 220.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bradenton?
220.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 375.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1825.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bradenton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bradenton's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,516 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bradenton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bradenton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bradenton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bradenton?
Crime rates have held steady in Bradenton, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Bradenton compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Bradenton ranks behind about 70% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Bradenton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Bradenton?
Bad. A C grade and 220.1 per-thousand rate put Bradenton below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 375 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bradenton?
375.1 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (233), robbery (65), and murder (4.0) 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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