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Is Estero, Florida Safe?

Population 38,365 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Estero is a smaller community of 38,365 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 213.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,622 per 100K.

Estero Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEsteroFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate253.5326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1879.72070.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate195.0--268.2
Theft Rate1622.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate386.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

254/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1880/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Estero

Violent crime in Estero is below the national average. The rate of 253.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1879.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,622 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Estero Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault195
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary202
075% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,622
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft386
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Estero Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Estero
253.5
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Estero
1879.7
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Estero Safety

Is Estero safe?
Not especially. Estero earns a C with a crime rate of 213.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Estero?
213.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 253.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1879.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Estero safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Estero has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Estero?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Estero generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Estero police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Estero?
No. Crime in Estero has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Estero compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Estero ranks behind about 71% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Estero 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 Estero?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Estero?
253.5 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (195), robbery (62), and murder (5.0) 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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