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Is Temple Terrace, Florida Safe?

Population 27,075 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 27,075, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Temple Terrace earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,383 per 100K.

Temple Terrace Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTemple TerraceFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate273.7326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2236.12070.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate176.0--268.2
Theft Rate1383.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate273.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

274/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2236/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Temple Terrace

Violent crime in Temple Terrace is below the national average. The rate of 273.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2236.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,383 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Temple Terrace Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault176
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary335
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,383
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft273
086% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Temple Terrace Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Temple Terrace
273.7
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Temple Terrace
2236.1
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Temple Terrace Safety

Is Temple Terrace safe?
Not especially. Temple Terrace earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Temple Terrace?
251 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 273.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2236.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Temple Terrace safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Temple Terrace's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,383 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Temple Terrace?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Temple Terrace generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Temple Terrace police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Temple Terrace?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Temple Terrace's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Temple Terrace compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Temple Terrace ranks behind about 79% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Temple Terrace to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Temple Terrace?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251 per-thousand rate put Temple Terrace below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 274 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Temple Terrace?
273.7 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (176), robbery (68), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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