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Is Gulfport, Florida Safe?

Population 11,404 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Gulfport runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 82% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,832 per 100K.

Gulfport Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGulfportFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate380.6326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2248.02070.61,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate290.0--268.2
Theft Rate1832.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate211.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

262.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

381/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2248/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Gulfport

Violent crime in Gulfport is close to the national average. The rate of 380.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2248.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,832 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Gulfport Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault290
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary260
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,832
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft211
066% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Gulfport Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gulfport
380.6
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gulfport
2248.0
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Gulfport Safety

Is Gulfport safe?
Not especially. Gulfport earns a D with a crime rate of 262.9 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 Gulfport?
262.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 380.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2248.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Gulfport safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Gulfport's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,832 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Gulfport?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Gulfport generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Gulfport police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Gulfport?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Gulfport's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Gulfport compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Gulfport ranks behind about 81% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Gulfport 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 Gulfport?
Bad. A D grade and 262.9 per-thousand rate put Gulfport below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 381 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Gulfport?
380.6 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (290), robbery (57), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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