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Is Pinellas Park, Florida Safe?

Population 52,295 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for Pinellas Park means there's room for concern. The 245.1 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,950 per 100K.

Pinellas Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPinellas ParkFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate226.4326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2224.92070.61,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate151.0--268.2
Theft Rate1950.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate388.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

226/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2225/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pinellas Park

Violent crime in Pinellas Park is below the national average. The rate of 226.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2224.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,950 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pinellas Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault151
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary359
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,950
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft388
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pinellas Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pinellas Park
226.4
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pinellas Park
2224.9
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pinellas Park Safety

Is Pinellas Park safe?
Not especially. Pinellas Park earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Pinellas Park?
245.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 226.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2224.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pinellas Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pinellas Park's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,950 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pinellas Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pinellas Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pinellas Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pinellas Park?
Crime rates have held steady in Pinellas Park, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Pinellas Park compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Pinellas Park ranks behind about 75% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Pinellas Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Pinellas Park?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.1 per-thousand rate put Pinellas Park below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 226 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pinellas Park?
226.4 per 100,000, which is 38% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (151), robbery (47), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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