Crime Safety Grade

A+

Punta Gorda, FL Crime Rate

Lower crime than 76% of U.S. cities

Based on FBI UCR & local law enforcement data · Updated March 2026

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Is Punta Gorda Safe?

With an overall crime index of 85, Punta Gorda has a 15% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 385. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Burnt Shore Marina earning an A+ grade while Punta Gorda Isles rates A+.

Crime Index Comparison

Punta Gorda
85
Florida Avg
103
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
85
15% below average
Violent Crime
65
35% below average
Property Crime
58
42% below average
Safe Areas
100%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Punta Gorda

1 in 385

Property crime: 1 in 431

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Punta Gorda Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Burglary · 18% above avg
Lowest Risk
Murder · 78% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 22 ▼ 78%
Assault Violent 116 ▲ 16%
Robbery Violent 58 ▼ 42%
Burglary Property 118 ▲ 18%
Larceny / Theft Property 24 ▼ 76%
Vehicle Theft Property 33 ▼ 67%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Punta Gorda Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Burnt Shore Marina A+ 124
2 Punta Gorda Isles A+ 45

Punta Gorda Crime by Zip Code

33955
A+ Index: 79
33950
A+ Index: 74
33983
A+ Index: 60
33982
A Index: 103
33980
A Index: 95

Punta Gorda Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
20,044
Median Income
$61,868
Home Value
$340,371
Median Rent
$1,152
Home Ownership
83%

Racial Demographics

White
87.7%
Black
7.1%
Hispanic
5.8%
Asian
1.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Punta Gorda?
Punta Gorda has an overall crime index of 85, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 100% of neighborhoods in Punta Gorda are rated A or B for safety.
Is Punta Gorda safe to live in?
Punta Gorda has a crime safety grade of A+. Very low or no crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Punta Gorda?
The safest neighborhoods in Punta Gorda based on crime data include Burnt Shore Marina, and Punta Gorda Isles. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Punta Gorda crime compare to the national average?
Punta Gorda's overall crime index is 85 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 15% lower than the typical US city.

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