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Is Tampa, Florida Safe?

Population 413,554 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Tampa earns a D+ safety grade with 244.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 76% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,247 per 100K.

Tampa Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTampaFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate395.9326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2053.62070.61,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate260.0--268.2
Theft Rate1247.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate362.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

396/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2054/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Tampa

Violent crime in Tampa is close to the national average. The rate of 395.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2053.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,247 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Tampa Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault260
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery98
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary335
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,247
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft362
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Tampa Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tampa
395.9
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tampa
2053.6
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Tampa Safety

Is Tampa safe?
Not especially. Tampa earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.9 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 Tampa?
244.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 395.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2053.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Tampa safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Tampa's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,247 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Tampa?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Tampa generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Tampa police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Tampa?
No. Crime in Tampa has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Tampa compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Tampa ranks behind about 73% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Tampa 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 Tampa?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.9 per-thousand rate put Tampa below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 396 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Tampa?
395.9 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (260), robbery (98), and murder (8.0) 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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