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Is St. Cloud, Florida Safe?

Population 74,960 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

St. Cloud earns a D+ safety grade with 241.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 75% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,411 per 100K.

St. Cloud Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSt. CloudFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate357.0326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2054.82070.61,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate203.0--268.2
Theft Rate1411.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate447.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

241.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

357/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2055/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for St. Cloud

Violent crime in St. Cloud is close to the national average. The rate of 357.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2054.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,411 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

St. Cloud Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault203
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery88
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary362
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,411
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft447
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How St. Cloud Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. Cloud
357.0
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. Cloud
2054.8
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About St. Cloud Safety

Is St. Cloud safe?
Not especially. St. Cloud earns a D+ with a crime rate of 241.2 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 St. Cloud?
241.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 357.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2054.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is St. Cloud safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. St. Cloud's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,411 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in St. Cloud?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in St. Cloud generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the St. Cloud police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in St. Cloud?
No. Crime in St. Cloud has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does St. Cloud compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. St. Cloud ranks behind about 81% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is St. Cloud to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in St. Cloud?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241.2 per-thousand rate put St. Cloud below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 357 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in St. Cloud?
357.0 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (203), robbery (88), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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