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Is Safety Harbor, Florida Safe?

Population 16,624 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Safety Harbor has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 274.1 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,642 per 100K.

Safety Harbor Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSafety HarborFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate415.3326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2325.82070.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate321.0--268.2
Theft Rate1642.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate537.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

274.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

415/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2326/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Safety Harbor

Violent crime in Safety Harbor is close to the national average. The rate of 415.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2325.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,642 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 321 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Safety Harbor Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault321
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary293
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,642
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft537
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Safety Harbor Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Safety Harbor
415.3
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Safety Harbor
2325.8
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Safety Harbor Safety

Is Safety Harbor safe?
Not especially. Safety Harbor earns a D- with a crime rate of 274.1 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 Safety Harbor?
274.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 415.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2325.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Safety Harbor safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Safety Harbor's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,642 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Safety Harbor?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Safety Harbor generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Safety Harbor police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Safety Harbor?
No. Crime in Safety Harbor has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Safety Harbor compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Safety Harbor ranks behind about 94% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Safety Harbor to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Safety Harbor?
Bad. A D- grade and 274.1 per-thousand rate put Safety Harbor below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 415 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Safety Harbor?
415.3 per 100,000, which is 14% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (321), robbery (50), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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