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Is Tarpon Springs, Florida Safe?

Population 25,602 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Tarpon Springs is a smaller community of 25,602 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 216.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,337 per 100K.

Tarpon Springs Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTarpon SpringsFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate238.5326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1924.12070.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate167.0--268.2
Theft Rate1337.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate412.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

239/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1924/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Tarpon Springs

Violent crime in Tarpon Springs is below the national average. The rate of 238.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1924.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,337 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Tarpon Springs Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault167
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary262
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,337
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft412
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Tarpon Springs Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tarpon Springs
238.5
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tarpon Springs
1924.1
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Tarpon Springs Safety

Is Tarpon Springs safe?
Not especially. Tarpon Springs earns a C with a crime rate of 216.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Tarpon Springs?
216.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 238.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1924.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Tarpon Springs safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Tarpon Springs's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,337 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Tarpon Springs?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Tarpon Springs generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Tarpon Springs police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Tarpon Springs?
Crime rates have held steady in Tarpon Springs, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Tarpon Springs compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Tarpon Springs ranks behind about 65% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Tarpon Springs 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 Tarpon Springs?
Bad. A C grade and 216.3 per-thousand rate put Tarpon Springs below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 239 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Tarpon Springs?
238.5 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (167), robbery (35), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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