Bradenton, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bradenton Police Department serves the city of Bradenton, FL in Manatee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,287 violent crimes and 4,972 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 180.7 per 100k residents, which is 70.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 123.4 per 100k, 24.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FRape
Grade CRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 180.7 | F | 5287 | 106.2 | +70.2% |
| Property Crime | 123.4 | B | 4972 | 163.6 | -24.6% |
| Rape | 3.5 | C | 106 | 3.5 | -1.6% |
| Robbery | 12.2 | F | 195 | 5.8 | +109.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 29.5 | D | 970 | 22.3 | +32.7% |
| Burglary | 8.7 | A | 480 | 24.0 | -63.8% |
| Larceny | 113.0 | C | 4296 | 116.4 | -2.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.7 | A | 186 | 22.2 | -92.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto | 2 miles | F 1998.7 | F 2478.4 | Violent: 1005.9% higher Property: 1908.7% higher |
| Longboat Key | 8 miles | A 39.4 | A 52.6 | Violent: 78.2% lower Property: 57.4% lower |
| Bradenton Beach | 8 miles | F 433.4 | F 2491.9 | Violent: 139.8% higher Property: 1919.7% higher |
| Holmes Beach | 9 miles | F 359.5 | F 1078.4 | Violent: 98.9% higher Property: 774.1% higher |
| St. Petersburg | 19 miles | F 1875.4 | F 2687.6 | Violent: 937.7% higher Property: 2078.3% higher |