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Is Largo, Florida Safe?

Population 80,690 · Safer than 11% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Largo has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate above the national average and an overall rate of 292.3 per 1,000 residents. Theft is the most common offense at 2,148 per 100K, which is well above the national average.

Largo Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLargoFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate435.4326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2487.72070.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate340.0--268.2
Theft Rate2148.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate592.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

292.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

435/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2488/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Largo

Violent crime in Largo is above the national average. The rate of 435.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2487.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,148 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 340 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Largo Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault340
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery88
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary435
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,148
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft592
01.9x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Largo Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Largo
435.4
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Largo
2487.7
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Largo Safety

Is Largo safe?
Not especially. Largo earns a D- with a crime rate of 292.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Largo?
292.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 435.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2487.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Largo safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Largo's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,148 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Largo?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Largo generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Largo police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Largo?
Crime rates have held steady in Largo, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Largo compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Largo ranks behind about 97% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.4x the national rate.
How safe is Largo to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Largo?
Bad. A D- grade and 292.3 per-thousand rate put Largo below 89% of US cities. Violent crime at 435 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Largo?
435.4 per 100,000, which is 20% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (340), robbery (88), 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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