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Is Palmetto, Florida Safe?

Population 13,562 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Palmetto is a smaller community of 13,562 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 194.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,375 per 100K.

Palmetto Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPalmettoFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate213.1326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1734.62070.61,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate143.0--268.2
Theft Rate1375.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate222.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

194.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

213/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1735/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Palmetto

Violent crime in Palmetto is well below the national average. The rate of 213.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1734.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,375 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Palmetto Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault143
053% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery25
039% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary223
083% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,375
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft222
070% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Palmetto Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Palmetto
213.1
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Palmetto
1734.6
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Palmetto Safety

Is Palmetto safe?
It depends on where in Palmetto you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime well below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Palmetto?
194.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 213.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1734.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Palmetto safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Palmetto has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Palmetto?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Palmetto generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Palmetto police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Palmetto?
Crime rates have held steady in Palmetto, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Palmetto compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Palmetto ranks behind about 60% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Palmetto to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Palmetto?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Palmetto?
213.1 per 100,000, which is 41% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (143), robbery (25), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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