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Is Plant City, Florida Safe?

Population 44,118 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 44,118, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Plant City earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,218 per 100K.

Plant City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPlant CityFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate350.6326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1839.02070.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate200.0--268.2
Theft Rate1218.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate235.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

219 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

351/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1839/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Plant City

Violent crime in Plant City is close to the national average. The rate of 350.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1839.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,218 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Plant City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault200
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary313
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,218
087% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft235
074% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Plant City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Plant City
350.6
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Plant City
1839.0
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Plant City Safety

Is Plant City safe?
Not especially. Plant City earns a C with a crime rate of 219 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Plant City?
219 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 350.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1839.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Plant City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Plant City's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,218 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Plant City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Plant City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Plant City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Plant City?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Plant City's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Plant City compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Plant City ranks behind about 71% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Plant City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Plant City?
Bad. A C grade and 219 per-thousand rate put Plant City below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 351 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Plant City?
350.6 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (200), robbery (42), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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