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Is Punta Gorda, Florida Safe?

Population 20,383 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Punta Gorda is a smaller community of 20,383 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 233.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,701 per 100K.

Punta Gorda Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPunta GordaFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate257.8326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2076.42070.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate147.0--268.2
Theft Rate1701.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate516.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

233.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

258/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2076/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Punta Gorda

Violent crime in Punta Gorda is below the national average. The rate of 257.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2076.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,701 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Punta Gorda Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault147
055% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary270
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,701
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft516
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Punta Gorda Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Punta Gorda
257.8
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Punta Gorda
2076.4
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Punta Gorda Safety

Is Punta Gorda safe?
Not especially. Punta Gorda earns a C- with a crime rate of 233.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Punta Gorda?
233.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 257.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2076.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Punta Gorda safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Punta Gorda's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,701 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Punta Gorda?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Punta Gorda generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Punta Gorda police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Punta Gorda?
Crime rates have held steady in Punta Gorda, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Punta Gorda compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Punta Gorda ranks behind about 76% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Punta Gorda 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 Punta Gorda?
Bad. A C- grade and 233.4 per-thousand rate put Punta Gorda below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 258 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Punta Gorda?
257.8 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (147), robbery (58), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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