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Is Cape Coral, Florida Safe?

Population 236,264 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Cape Coral has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 277.3 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,505 per 100K.

Cape Coral Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCape CoralFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate396.0326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2377.02070.61,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate293.0--268.2
Theft Rate1505.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate500.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

277.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

396/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2377/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cape Coral

Violent crime in Cape Coral is close to the national average. The rate of 396.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2377.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,505 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cape Coral Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault293
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary283
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,505
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft500
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cape Coral Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cape Coral
396.0
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cape Coral
2377.0
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cape Coral Safety

Is Cape Coral safe?
Not especially. Cape Coral earns a D- with a crime rate of 277.3 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 Cape Coral?
277.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 396.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2377.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cape Coral safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Cape Coral's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,505 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cape Coral?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cape Coral generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cape Coral police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cape Coral?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Cape Coral's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Cape Coral compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Cape Coral ranks behind about 81% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Cape Coral to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Cape Coral?
Bad. A D- grade and 277.3 per-thousand rate put Cape Coral below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 396 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Cape Coral?
396.0 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (293), robbery (68), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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