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Is Fort Myers, Florida Safe?

Population 101,581 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Fort Myers faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,939 per 100K.

Fort Myers Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFort MyersFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate303.2326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2333.22070.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate249.0--268.2
Theft Rate1939.0--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 SafetyD

263.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

303/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2333/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fort Myers

Violent crime in Fort Myers is below the national average. The rate of 303.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2333.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,939 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fort Myers Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault249
093% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary247
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,939
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft416
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fort Myers Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fort Myers
303.2
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fort Myers
2333.2
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Myers Safety

Is Fort Myers safe?
Not especially. Fort Myers earns a D with a crime rate of 263.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Fort Myers?
263.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 303.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2333.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fort Myers safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fort Myers's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,939 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fort Myers?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fort Myers generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fort Myers police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fort Myers?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Fort Myers's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Fort Myers compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Fort Myers?
Bad. A D grade and 263.6 per-thousand rate put Fort Myers below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 303 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fort Myers?
303.2 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (249), robbery (71), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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