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Is Fort Pierce, Florida Safe?

Population 51,737 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Fort Pierce earns a C safety grade with 216.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 66% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,204 per 100K.

Fort Pierce Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFort PierceFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate405.3326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1759.12070.61,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate231.0--268.2
Theft Rate1204.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate163.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

405/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1759/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fort Pierce

Violent crime in Fort Pierce is close to the national average. The rate of 405.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1759.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,204 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fort Pierce Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault231
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary343
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,204
086% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft163
051% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fort Pierce Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fort Pierce
405.3
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fort Pierce
1759.1
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Pierce Safety

Is Fort Pierce safe?
Not especially. Fort Pierce earns a C with a crime rate of 216.4 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 Fort Pierce?
216.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 405.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1759.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fort Pierce safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fort Pierce's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,204 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fort Pierce?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fort Pierce generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fort Pierce police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fort Pierce?
Crime rates have held steady in Fort Pierce, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Fort Pierce compare to other cities in Florida?
Middle of the pack for Florida. Fort Pierce isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 42th percentile among Florida cities.
How safe is Fort Pierce 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 Fort Pierce?
Bad. A C grade and 216.4 per-thousand rate put Fort Pierce below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 405 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fort Pierce?
405.3 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (231), robbery (48), and murder (9.0) 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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