Bradenton, FL Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Bradenton, FL Crime

Is Bradenton, FL safe?

Bradenton earns an overall crime grade of B- at the city level, but when you zoom into the neighborhood picture, the story becomes remarkably positive. Of the 56 neighborhoods analyzed, 96.4% received a Grade A and the remaining 3.6% received a Grade B — meaning 100% of neighborhoods fall into the safe (A or B) range, with zero neighborhoods graded C, D, or F. The city-wide safety rating is classified as Very Safe (A). Communities like Greyhawk Landing (Grade A+, median income $138,406) and Summerfield Village (Grade A+, median income $97,627) anchor that top tier, while even the relatively higher-crime areas — Downtown Bradenton and Village of the Arts — still hold a Grade B+, which is well within the safe category.

What is the crime rate in Bradenton compared to other cities?

Bradenton's neighborhood-level data tells a compelling safety story: 54 out of 56 analyzed neighborhoods earned an A grade, and the other 2 earned a B grade. That means not a single neighborhood dipped below a B. The areas with the most relative crime activity — Downtown Bradenton and Village of the Arts — are graded B+, which still represents a strong safety standing. For context, Bradenton has a population of approximately 57,346 and a population density of 1,543 residents per square mile. With a poverty rate of 13.7% and unemployment at 5.7%, the city faces some socioeconomic pressures common to Gulf Coast communities, yet its crime grades remain predominantly excellent across nearly all neighborhoods.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Bradenton?

Ten neighborhoods stand out at the very top with a Grade A+ rating. Leading the list is Greyhawk Landing, home to about 2,128 residents with a median household income of $138,406 — the highest of any neighborhood analyzed. Summerfield Village follows with a population of 3,881 and a median income of $97,627, making it the most populous of the A+ neighborhoods. Palma Sola (income: $93,219) rounds out the top three. The Lakewood Ranch corridor dominates the remaining A+ spots: Mallory Park at Lakewood Ranch, Arbor Grande at Lakewood Ranch, Bridgewater, Lakewood Centre, Esplanade Golf and Country Club, Indigo at Lakewood Ranch, and Savanna at Lakewood Ranch all share a Grade A+ with median incomes around $113,946. These neighborhoods combine low crime grades with above-average incomes, reflecting stable, well-resourced communities.

Which areas of Bradenton have higher crime?

Within Bradenton's largely safe landscape, Downtown Bradenton and Village of the Arts carry the highest relative crime levels — both graded B+. It's worth emphasizing that a B+ is still a good safety grade; these are not high-crime zones by any national standard. IMG Academy Residences comes in at a Grade A-, and both Bay Shore on the Lake and Riverdale hold a solid Grade A. The concentration of relatively higher activity in Downtown Bradenton aligns with typical urban core patterns, where commercial density and foot traffic tend to correlate with more reported incidents. Residents and visitors in these areas are advised to practice standard urban awareness — securing vehicles, staying alert in parking areas, and reporting suspicious activity to the Bradenton Police Department.

Is Bradenton a good place to live in 2026?

By the numbers, Bradenton makes a strong case for livability in 2026. The median home value sits at $189,797 — well below the national median — and median rent is $1,158 per month, offering relative affordability for a Gulf Coast city. The median household income of $48,369 supports that cost structure. On safety, 96.4% of neighborhoods are Grade A and the city-wide rating is Very Safe (A), giving residents in most ZIP codes a genuinely low-crime environment. Neighborhoods like Greyhawk Landing and the Lakewood Ranch communities offer particularly high safety grades paired with strong household incomes, making them attractive for families. Even accounting for the city's 13.7% poverty rate and 5.7% unemployment rate — both of which can influence crime metrics — Bradenton's actual neighborhood grades reflect a community that manages these challenges while maintaining broad public safety.