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Is Pinecrest, Florida Safe?

Population 18,635 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 18,635, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Pinecrest earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,885 per 100K.

Pinecrest Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPinecrestFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate223.0326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2146.62070.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate136.0--268.2
Theft Rate1885.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate544.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

237 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

223/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2147/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pinecrest

Violent crime in Pinecrest is below the national average. The rate of 223.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2146.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,885 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pinecrest Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault136
051% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary364
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,885
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft544
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pinecrest Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pinecrest
223.0
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pinecrest
2146.6
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pinecrest Safety

Is Pinecrest safe?
Not especially. Pinecrest earns a C- with a crime rate of 237 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Pinecrest?
237 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 223.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2146.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pinecrest safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pinecrest's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,885 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pinecrest?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pinecrest generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pinecrest police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pinecrest?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Pinecrest's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Pinecrest compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Pinecrest 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 Pinecrest 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 Pinecrest?
Bad. A C- grade and 237 per-thousand rate put Pinecrest below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 223 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pinecrest?
223.0 per 100,000, which is 39% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (136), robbery (54), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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