Seminole, FL Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Seminole, FL

Is Seminole, FL safe to live in?

Seminole earns an overall crime grade of A — the highest possible — making it one of the safest communities in Florida. Across all 36 neighborhoods analyzed for 2026, every single one received a Grade A rating, meaning 100% of Seminole neighborhoods qualify as safe. That is an exceptionally rare outcome. Standout neighborhoods like West Seminole (median income $140,619), Bayhaven (median income $132,532), and Seminole Grove West (median income $115,323) carry A+ grades, reflecting both low crime activity and strong economic stability. Even areas sometimes cited as comparatively higher-crime — including Downtown Seminole, Leach Estates, and Chateaux de Bardmoor — still hold solid Grade A ratings. For context, a city where 0% of neighborhoods fall below a B grade is genuinely uncommon, and Seminole clears that bar with room to spare.

What is the crime rate in Seminole, FL?

Seminole's city-wide safety rating is classified as Very Safe (Grade A) for 2026. When broken down by neighborhood, the grade distribution tells a clear story: 100% of the 36 analyzed neighborhoods received a Grade A, with zero neighborhoods graded B, C, D, or F. The top tier — Grade A+ — includes high-income areas like Oaktree Highlands (population 2,944; median income $90,905) and Oakhurst Grove (population 2,392; median income $88,880), two of the city's most populous neighborhoods, which means the safest conditions cover a large share of Seminole's roughly 18,772 residents. The city's 3.8% unemployment rate and 10% poverty rate — both relatively low — correlate with the suppressed crime levels seen across the map.

Which neighborhoods in Seminole have the lowest crime?

All ten of Seminole's top-ranked neighborhoods carry an A+ grade, the pinnacle of the safety scale. Here is how they compare by key metrics:

• West Seminole — A+, median income $140,619 (highest in the city)
• Bayhaven — A+, median income $132,532
• Seminole Grove West — A+, median income $115,323
• Rosetree Estates — A+, median income $111,806
• Bardmoor North — A+, median income $100,581
• Leona Heights — A+, median income $97,747
• Oaktree Highlands — A+, median income $90,905 (largest neighborhood by population at 2,944)
• Oakhurst Grove — A+, median income $88,880
• Seminole Grove Estates — A+, median income $75,587
• Oakhurst Shores — A+, median income $71,295

The median household incomes in these A+ neighborhoods range from $71,295 to $140,619, averaging well above the city-wide median of $61,261. Higher income levels typically correlate with lower property crime rates, and the data here reflects exactly that pattern.

Are there any high-crime neighborhoods in Seminole?

Relatively speaking, no. Even the neighborhoods listed as comparatively higher crime within Seminole — Leach Estates, Downtown Seminole, Chateaux de Bardmoor, Seminole Lake Country Club, and Catalina Estates — all hold Grade A ratings. In absolute terms, a Grade A in any neighborhood means crime activity is low. The distinction between these areas and the A+ neighborhoods is a matter of degree within a very safe city, not a warning sign. Families and renters evaluating Downtown Seminole or Catalina Estates can take comfort that neither area drops below the top safety tier.

Is Seminole a good place to buy a home or rent?

The data points strongly in favor of Seminole for both buyers and renters. The median home value is $211,791 — relatively affordable for the Tampa Bay metro area — while the median rent sits at $1,151 per month. Combined with a 100% Grade A neighborhood safety rate, a 3.8% unemployment rate, and a median household income of $61,261, the city presents a financially accessible option without sacrificing safety. Population density is a modest 1,399 residents per square mile, giving the city a suburban feel. Whether you are drawn to the larger, established communities like Oaktree Highlands or the quieter enclave of Rosetree Estates (population 272), the safety profile remains consistently strong across the board.

How does Seminole's safety compare to other Florida cities?

A city where all 36 analyzed neighborhoods — 100% — receive a Grade A is statistically rare in Florida or anywhere in the U.S. Most cities of comparable size show at least some neighborhoods graded C or below. Seminole's achievement of a 0% rate of below-B neighborhoods places it in a very small category of genuinely low-crime communities. The combination of a Very Safe (A) city-wide rating, low unemployment, a below-average poverty rate, and consistent A+ grades in neighborhoods spanning a wide income range — from Oakhurst Shores at $71,295 to West Seminole at $140,619 — reinforces that Seminole's safety is structural and broad-based, not confined to a single affluent pocket of the city.