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Is Naples, Florida Safe?

Population 20,114 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 20,114, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Naples earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,597 per 100K.

Naples Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNaplesFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate281.2326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2239.82070.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate178.0--268.2
Theft Rate1597.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate512.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

281/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2240/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Naples

Violent crime in Naples is below the national average. The rate of 281.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2239.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,597 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Naples Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault178
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary287
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,597
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft512
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Naples Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Naples
281.2
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Naples
2239.8
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Naples Safety

Is Naples safe?
Not especially. Naples earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Naples?
252.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 281.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2239.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Naples safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Naples's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,597 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Naples?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Naples generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Naples police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Naples?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Naples's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Naples compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Naples ranks behind about 76% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Naples 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 Naples?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252.1 per-thousand rate put Naples below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 281 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Naples?
281.2 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (178), robbery (59), and murder (3.0) 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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