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Is North Port, Florida Safe?

Population 96,551 · Safer than 12% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

North Port 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 287 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,604 per 100K.

North Port Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorth PortFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate452.1326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2418.02070.61,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate315.0--268.2
Theft Rate1604.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate312.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

287 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

452/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2418/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for North Port

Violent crime in North Port is above the national average. The rate of 452.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2418.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,604 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 315 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

North Port Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault315
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery90
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary398
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,604
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft312
098% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How North Port Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Port
452.1
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Port
2418.0
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About North Port Safety

Is North Port safe?
Not especially. North Port earns a D- with a crime rate of 287 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in North Port?
287 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 452.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2418.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is North Port safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. North Port's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,604 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in North Port?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in North Port generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the North Port police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in North Port?
No. Crime in North Port has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does North Port compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. North Port ranks behind about 84% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is North Port to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in North Port?
Bad. A D- grade and 287 per-thousand rate put North Port below 88% of US cities. Violent crime at 452 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in North Port?
452.1 per 100,000, which is 24% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (315), robbery (90), and murder (6.0) 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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