Crime Safety Grade

B

St. Petersburg, FL Crime Rate

Higher crime than 54% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 124+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is St. Petersburg Safe?

With an overall crime index of 114, St. Petersburg has a 14% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 245. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Renaissance earning an A+ grade while Wildwood Heights rates F.

Crime Index Comparison

St. Petersburg
114
Florida Avg
103
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
114
14% above average
Violent Crime
102
2% above average
Property Crime
112
12% above average
Safe Areas
88%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in St. Petersburg

1 in 245

Property crime: 1 in 223

Where Is It Safe in St. Petersburg?

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St. Petersburg Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 21% above avg
Lowest Risk
Robbery · 9% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 104 ▲ 4%
Assault Violent 112 ▲ 12%
Robbery Violent 91 ▼ 9%
Burglary Property 108 ▲ 8%
Larceny / Theft Property 121 ▲ 21%
Vehicle Theft Property 108 ▲ 8%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All St. Petersburg Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Renaissance A+ 11
2 Harbor Isle A+ 70
3 Tanglewood A+ 70
4 Vina Del Mar Island A+ 48
5 Mangrove Bay / Tanglewood A+ 55
6 Causeway Isles A+ 36
7 Shore Acres A+ 49
8 Mirabella A+ 108
9 Brightwater A+ 108
10 Boca Ciega Isle A+ 108
11 Don Cesar A+ 151
12 Sunset Drive South A+ 62
13 Isle of Capri A+ 114
14 Jungle Prada A+ 48
15 Tierra Verde A+ 71
16 Snell Isle A+ 40
17 Pass-A-Grille Beach A+ 116
18 Eden Isle A+ 45
19 Paradise Island A+ 126
20 Historic Park Street A+ 79
21 Belle Vista A+ 137
22 North East Terraces A+ 94
23 Americana Cove A+ 94
24 Caya Costa A+ 94
25 Isla Del Sol A+ 161
26 Isle of Palms A+ 85
27 Old Pasadena A+ 86
28 Bayway Isles A+ 98
29 Brookside MHP A+ 51
30 South Pasadena A+ 106
31 Sunset Beach A+ 182
32 Treasure Island Downtown A+ 177
33 Allendale A+ 94
34 Placido Bayou A+ 80
35 Azalea Homes A 91
36 Meadowlawn A 64
37 Greater Woodlawn A 124
38 Holiday Park A 71
39 Pine Bay A 120
40 Orange Estates A 110
41 Maximo A 41
42 North St. Pete A 136
43 Melody Gardens A 127
44 Parkside Villas A 97
45 Sea Horse A 154
46 Allendale Terrace A 75
47 Downtown St. Pete Beach A 161
48 North East Park A 103
49 Jungle Terrace A 79
50 Eagle Crest A 81
51 Winston Park A 103
52 Edgemoor A 114
53 Five Points A 123
54 Euclid Heights A 75
55 Greater Grovemont A 92
56 Barcley Estates A 95
57 Historic Old Northeast A 117
58 Weedon Island State Preserve A 133
59 Disston Heights A 80
60 Boca Ciega Bay A 166
61 Terrace Park at Five Towns A 143
62 Pasadena A 108
63 Gulfport A 106
64 Magnolia Heights A 120
65 Mitchell's Beach A 181
66 Crescent Heights A 138
67 Riviera Bay A 104
68 Bahama Shores A 65
69 Pasadena Vista A 107
70 Harris Park A 118
71 Tropical Shores A 85
72 Bear Creek A 159
73 Garden Manor A 146
74 Crescent Lake A 140
75 Oakwood Gardens A 94
76 Magnolia Manor A 163
77 Broadwater A- 96
78 Driftwood A- 130
79 Norwood Heights A- 116
80 Bayou Highlands A- 66
81 Euclid / St. Paul A- 153
82 Historic Roser Park A- 87
83 Ponce De Leon A- 119
84 Crosswinds Colony A- 116
85 Crossroads Area A- 116
86 Live Oak A- 111
87 North Kenwood A- 114
88 Highland Oaks A- 53
89 West Lealman Downtown A- 123
90 Mel-Tan Heights A- 71
91 El Rey A- 125
92 Downtown St. Petersburg B+ 188
93 Lakewood Estates B+ 71
94 Fossil Park B+ 143
95 Coquina Key B+ 96
96 Historic Kenwood B+ 144
97 Westminster Heights B+ 122
98 Perry Bayview B+ 78
99 Cromwell Heights B+ 116
100 Little Bayou B+ 77
101 Perkins B+ 77
102 Woodlawn Park B+ 143
103 Greater Pinellas Point B+ 98
104 Old Southeast B 150
105 Central Oak Park B 147
106 Melrose Mercy / Pine Acres B 144
107 Thirteenth St. Heights B 114
108 Historic Uptown B 182
109 Thirty-First Street B 98
110 Bartlett Park C+ 137
111 Childs Park C+ 150
112 Harbordale C+ 134
113 Lake Maggiore Shores C- 149
114 Tropicana Field C- 186
115 Campbell Park C- 159
116 Palmetto Park D+ 157
117 Methodist Town D+ 189
118 Lakewood Terrace D+ 169
119 Lake Shore Park D+ 176
120 Bayside D+ 195
121 Clam Bayou D 187
122 Fruitland Heights F 194
123 Casler Heights F 195
124 Wildwood Heights F 195

St. Petersburg Crime by Zip Code

33715
A+ Index: 112
33706
A+ Index: 130
33708
A+ Index: 141
33703
A Index: 78
33704
A Index: 94
33707
A Index: 108
33710
A Index: 84
33709
A Index: 120
33702
A Index: 97
33716
A- Index: 86
33714
A- Index: 133
33713
A- Index: 114
33701
B+ Index: 159
33712
B Index: 109
33711
B- Index: 126
33705
B- Index: 124
33730
C+ Index: 179

St. Petersburg Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
264,001
Median Income
$60,798
Home Value
$222,852
Median Rent
$1,168
Home Ownership
62%

Racial Demographics

White
69.8%
Black
19.9%
Hispanic
7.8%
Asian
4.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in St. Petersburg?
St. Petersburg has an overall crime index of 114, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 88% of neighborhoods in St. Petersburg are rated A or B for safety.
Is St. Petersburg safe to live in?
St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg?
The safest neighborhoods in St. Petersburg based on crime data include Renaissance, Tanglewood, Harbor Isle, Vina Del Mar Island, and Mangrove Bay / Tanglewood. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does St. Petersburg crime compare to the national average?
St. Petersburg's overall crime index is 114 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 14% higher than the typical US city.

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