Crime Safety Grade

B-

Tampa, FL Crime Rate

Lower crime than 60% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 121+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Tampa Safe?

With an overall crime index of 103, Tampa has a 3% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 263. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Country Chase earning an A+ grade while East Seminole Heights rates D-.

Crime Index Comparison

Tampa
103
Florida Avg
103
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
103
3% above average
Violent Crime
95
5% below average
Property Crime
103
3% above average
Safe Areas
89%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Tampa

1 in 263

Property crime: 1 in 243

Where Is It Safe in Tampa?

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Tampa Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 11% above avg
Lowest Risk
Robbery · 21% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 98 ▼ 2%
Assault Violent 108 ▲ 8%
Robbery Violent 79 ▼ 21%
Burglary Property 91 ▼ 9%
Larceny / Theft Property 111 ▲ 11%
Vehicle Theft Property 105 ▲ 5%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Tampa Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Heritage Isles Golf & Country Club A+ 25
2 Live Oak Preserve A+ 27
3 Culbreath Bayou A+ 14
4 Culbreath Isles A+ 8
5 Arbor Greene A+ 19
6 Easton Park A+ 24
7 Westwood Lakes A+ 12
8 The Fords A+ 8
9 University of South Florida A+ 13
10 Country Chase A+ 18
11 Countryway A+ 31
12 Fawn Lake A+ 11
13 Waterchase A+ 4
14 Cory Lake Isles A+ 28
15 Sunset Park A+ 37
16 New Suburb Beautiful A+ 49
17 Golfview A+ 23
18 The Bridges A+ 38
19 Avila A+ 55
20 Beach Park A+ 79
21 Hyde Park A+ 113
22 Culbreath Heights A+ 62
23 Northdale A+ 41
24 Palma Ceia A 74
25 University of Tampa A 29
26 Virginia Park A 67
27 Davis Islands A 98
28 Village West A 56
29 Fawn Ridge A 23
30 Hunter's Green A 41
31 Palma Ceia West A 60
32 Swann Estates A 90
33 Bayshore Beautiful A 101
34 Parkland Estates A 110
35 Bon Air A 63
36 Historic Hyde Park A 110
37 Gray Gables A 89
38 K-Bar Ranch A 32
39 Carrollwood Village A 83
40 Ballast Point A 112
41 Forest Hills A 103
42 Forest Hills Community A 117
43 Town 'N Country Park A 56
44 Bowman Heights A 72
45 Hyde Park North A 99
46 Bayshore Gardens A 142
47 West Meadows A 45
48 Grand Hampton A 60
49 Tampa Palms North A 58
50 Cross Creek A 47
51 MacDill Air Force Base A 64
52 North Lakes A 72
53 Woodland Terrace A 53
54 Pebble Creek Village A 61
55 Fair Oaks / Manhattan Manor A 127
56 Harbour Island A 147
57 The Villages of Bayport A 75
58 Courier City A- 158
59 Palmetto Beach A- 93
60 Riverside Heights A- 123
61 North Bon Air A- 101
62 Interbay A- 97
63 Palma Ceia Pines A- 177
64 Port of Tampa Bay A- 138
65 Westshore Palms A- 146
66 Tampa Palms A- 78
67 Trafalgar Square A- 97
68 Channel District A- 182
69 Bayside West A- 167
70 Highland Pines A- 90
71 Hampton Terrace A- 114
72 Richmond Place A- 105
73 Gandy / Sun Bay South A- 113
74 Rivergrove A- 64
75 Lowry Park A- 122
76 Woodland Park Acres A- 92
77 Oakford Park A- 105
78 Port Tampa City A- 126
79 East Forest Hills A- 144
80 Armory Gardens A- 92
81 Ridgewood Park A- 122
82 MacFarlane Park A- 109
83 Northview Hills A- 92
84 The Marina Club of Tampa A- 198
85 Downtown Tampa B+ 196
86 West Riverside Heights B+ 195
87 Wellswood B+ 137
88 Riverbend B+ 145
89 University Square B+ 109
90 Kelkath Estates B+ 98
91 Old Seminole Heights B+ 143
92 Southeast Seminole Heights B+ 145
93 South Seminole Heights B+ 158
94 Adamo Acres B 151
95 Old West Tampa B 116
96 Stadium Area B 193
97 Temple Crest B 145
98 Tampa International Airport B 163
99 East Ybor B 146
100 North Tampa Heights B 158
101 Florence Villa / Beasley B- 139
102 Plaza Terrace B- 173
103 Drew Park B- 173
104 Sulphur Springs B- 156
105 Eastern Heights B- 138
106 Live Oaks Square B- 123
107 Oak Park B- 181
108 Terrace Park B- 143
109 North Hyde Park C+ 148
110 Grant Park C+ 150
111 East Tampa C+ 141
112 North Tampa Community C 177
113 Ybor Heights C 168
114 Tampa Heights C 173
115 Historic Ybor C- 194
116 VM Ybor C- 178
117 Carver City / Lincoln Gardens C- 181
118 South Nebraska D+ 170
119 Northeast D 172
120 West Riverfront D 175
121 East Seminole Heights D- 194

Tampa Crime by Zip Code

33626
A+ Index: 43
33629
A+ Index: 69
33618
A Index: 76
33624
A Index: 62
33635
A Index: 72
33625
A Index: 54
33611
A Index: 120
33609
A Index: 110
33606
A Index: 105
33647
A Index: 52
33621
A Index: 12
33620
A Index: 11
33615
A Index: 84
33634
A Index: 83
33614
A- Index: 108
33616
A- Index: 120
33637
A- Index: 101
33604
B+ Index: 140
33619
B+ Index: 112
33603
B+ Index: 150
33602
B+ Index: 160
33617
B+ Index: 115
33607
B Index: 140
33613
B Index: 144
33610
B Index: 132
33612
B- Index: 141
33605
B- Index: 145

Tampa Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
2,771,700
Median Income
$55,634
Home Value
$253,609
Median Rent
$1,178
Home Ownership
49%

Racial Demographics

White
61.2%
Black
23.1%
Hispanic
29.9%
Asian
5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Tampa?
Tampa has an overall crime index of 103, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 89% of neighborhoods in Tampa are rated A or B for safety.
Is Tampa safe to live in?
Tampa 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 Tampa?
The safest neighborhoods in Tampa based on crime data include Country Chase, Countryway, Live Oak Preserve, Easton Park, and Culbreath Isles. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Tampa crime compare to the national average?
Tampa's overall crime index is 103 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 3% higher than the typical US city.

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