Crime Safety Grade

B

Clearwater, FL Crime Rate

Lower crime than 78% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 122+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Clearwater Safe?

With an overall crime index of 81, Clearwater has a 19% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 272. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Countrypark earning an A+ grade while Downtown Clearwater rates B-.

Crime Index Comparison

Clearwater
81
Florida Avg
103
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
81
19% below average
Violent Crime
92
8% below average
Property Crime
105
5% above average
Safe Areas
100%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Clearwater

1 in 272

Property crime: 1 in 238

Where Is It Safe in Clearwater?

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Clearwater Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 16% above avg
Lowest Risk
Assault · 14% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 90 ▼ 10%
Assault Violent 86 ▼ 14%
Robbery Violent 101 ▲ 1%
Burglary Property 105 ▲ 5%
Larceny / Theft Property 116 ▲ 16%
Vehicle Theft Property 94 ▼ 6%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Clearwater Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Montclair Lake Estates A+ 11
2 Shady Oak Farms A+ 14
3 Crest A+ 14
4 Valencia Park A+ 11
5 Lake Chautauqua A+ 19
6 Oaks of Northwood A+ 15
7 Countrypark A+ 14
8 Pride A+ 45
9 Keene Acres A+ 43
10 Alcove A+ 28
11 University Park A+ 38
12 Plum Oaks A+ 59
13 Countryside Country Club A+ 64
14 Oak Creek at Countryside A+ 19
15 Ashland Heights A+ 19
16 Forest Run Park A+ 18
17 Eagle Estates A+ 19
18 Countryside Woods A+ 69
19 Virginia Groves A+ 59
20 Countryside Northridge A+ 51
21 Charter Oaks A+ 87
22 Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club A+ 37
23 Trails of Countryside A+ 47
24 Wynwoods Landing A+ 47
25 Springdale A+ 68
26 Jerry lake / Golda Meir Kent Jewish Center A+ 56
27 Greenbriar Club A+ 41
28 Serendipity A+ 78
29 Oak Forest of Countryside A+ 77
30 Harbor Lake A+ 71
31 Feather Point A+ 42
32 Crystal Bay A+ 42
33 Bel - Keene A+ 47
34 College Hill Park A+ 53
35 St. Petersburg - Clearwater International Airport A+ 42
36 Clubhouse Estates A+ 78
37 Feather Cove A+ 41
38 Eagle Pointe A+ 41
39 Audubon A+ 41
40 Fairway Villas A+ 41
41 Inverness Park A+ 78
42 Cypress Bend A+ 78
43 Winding Wood A+ 78
44 Westchester Lake A+ 87
45 Eagles Walk A+ 40
46 Feather Sound Center A+ 39
47 Villas of Countryside A+ 69
48 Spring Lakes of Clearwater A+ 48
49 Lake Pines Estates A+ 48
50 Morningside A 87
51 On Top of the World A 96
52 Clearwater North West A 114
53 Forest Wood Estates A 62
54 Whitney Lakes A 100
55 Coachman Lakes A 76
56 Longbrooke A 95
57 Coachman Ridge A 76
58 Sunny Grove A 133
59 Estancia A 69
60 Hidden Pines at Countryside A 108
61 Imperial Park A 59
62 Hillcrest A 56
63 Woodgate A 113
64 Brookside A 107
65 Vizcaya A 36
66 Bordeaux Village A 37
67 Normandy Park Oaks A 99
68 Brookhill A 77
69 Del Oro Groves A 114
70 Old Clearwater Bay A 64
71 Live Oak Park A 65
72 Seville A 125
73 Oak Acres Estates A 67
74 Raintree Village A 96
75 Imperial Courts A 101
76 Tropic Hills A 92
77 Oak Grove A 68
78 Northwood A 106
79 Edgewater Drive A 151
80 Clearwater Air Park A 95
81 Shady Lane Village A 80
82 Shady Lane Oaks A 80
83 Datsko Park A 80
84 Chateaux de Ville A 98
85 Rolling Heights A 103
86 Historic Bayview A 125
87 Downtown Largo A 109
88 Overlook A 92
89 Clearwater Golf View A 72
90 Grandview Terrace A 74
91 Glennwood A 74
92 Terrace Lake A 141
93 Clearwater South A 123
94 Sunset Lake Estates A 66
95 Orange Blossom Estates A 107
96 Woodlake A- 93
97 Country Club Estates A- 88
98 Greenlea & Otten A- 100
99 Newport A- 143
100 Marymount Park A- 69
101 Skycrest A- 108
102 Coachman A- 121
103 Imperial Cove A- 173
104 Bay Aristocrat Village A- 173
105 Greenbrook Estates A- 134
106 Robinwood A- 63
107 Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park A- 63
108 Glenwood Estates A- 101
109 Hillcrest Villas A- 100
110 Brentwood Estates A- 92
111 Mission Hills A- 117
112 Countryside Estates A- 172
113 Brigadoon of Clearwater B+ 133
114 Lake Bellevue B+ 114
115 Archwood - South Haven B+ 161
116 North Greenwood B 123
117 Drew Park Plaza B 159
118 Prospect Towers B 198
119 Gateway B 144
120 Clearwater North East B 180
121 Wyatt Street B- 173
122 Downtown Clearwater B- 166

Clearwater Crime by Zip Code

33761
A+ Index: 71
33763
A Index: 84
33764
A Index: 101
33762
A Index: 31
33759
A Index: 96
33756
A Index: 104
33765
A- Index: 108
33760
A- Index: 98
33755
A- Index: 101

Clearwater Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
115,975
Median Income
$50,335
Home Value
$223,714
Median Rent
$1,167
Home Ownership
59%

Racial Demographics

White
75.6%
Black
11%
Hispanic
15.6%
Asian
3.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Clearwater?
Clearwater has an overall crime index of 81, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 100% of neighborhoods in Clearwater are rated A or B for safety.
Is Clearwater safe to live in?
Clearwater has a crime safety grade of B. Average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Clearwater?
The safest neighborhoods in Clearwater based on crime data include Countrypark, Oaks of Northwood, Montclair Lake Estates, Crest, and Shady Oak Farms. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Clearwater crime compare to the national average?
Clearwater's overall crime index is 81 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 19% lower than the typical US city.

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