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Is Venice, Florida Safe?

Population 30,477 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 30,477, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Venice earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,877 per 100K.

Venice Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricVeniceFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate253.8326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2248.12070.61,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate152.0--268.2
Theft Rate1877.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate280.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

250.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

254/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2248/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Venice

Violent crime in Venice is below the national average. The rate of 253.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2248.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,877 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Venice Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault152
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary352
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,877
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft280
088% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Venice Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Venice
253.8
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Venice
2248.1
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Venice Safety

Is Venice safe?
Not especially. Venice earns a D+ with a crime rate of 250.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Venice?
250.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 253.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2248.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Venice safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Venice's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,877 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Venice?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Venice generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Venice police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Venice?
Crime rates have held steady in Venice, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Venice compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Venice ranks behind about 82% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Venice 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 Venice?
Bad. A D+ grade and 250.2 per-thousand rate put Venice below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 254 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Venice?
253.8 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (152), robbery (36), and murder (2.0) 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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