Pinellas County, FL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Pinellas County in FL is served by 30 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 60,580 violent crimes and 80,436 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 301.3 per 100k residents, which is 183.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 411.6 per 100k, 151.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate301.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents60,580 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade B
Annual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents127 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,790 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade D
Annual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,063 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate50.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents9,982 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate411.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents80,436 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate43.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents8,250 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate325.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents65,243 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate41.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,683 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime301.3F60580106.2+183.7%
Property Crime411.6F80436163.6+151.6%
Homicide0.5B1270.5-13.6%
Rape8.8F17903.5+149.5%
Robbery8.0D20635.8+37.6%
Aggravated Assault50.0F998222.3+124.8%
Burglary43.1F825024.0+79.4%
Larceny325.7F65243116.4+179.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft41.8F668322.2+88.5%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office

Belleair Police Department

Belleair, FL

Belleair Bluffs Police Department

Belleair Bluffs, FL

Clearwater Police Department

Clearwater, FL

Dunedin Police Department

Dunedin, FL

Gulfport Police Department

Gulfport, FL

Indian Rocks Beach Police Department

Indian Rocks Beach, FL

Kenneth City Police Department

Kenneth City, FL

Largo Police Department

Largo, FL

Madeira Beach Police Department

Madeira Beach, FL

Oldsmar Police Department

Oldsmar, FL

Pinellas Park Police Department

Pinellas Park, FL

Redington Beaches Police Department

Redington Beaches, FL

Safety Harbor Police Department

Safety Harbor, FL

St. Petersburg Police Department

St. Petersburg, FL

St. Pete Beach Police Department

St. Pete Beach, FL

South Pasadena Police Department

South Pasadena, FL

Indian Shores Police Department

Indian Shores, FL

Tarpon Springs Police Department

Tarpon Springs, FL

Treasure Island Police Department

Treasure Island, FL

Belleair Beach Police Department

Belleair Beach, FL

Department of Corrections, Office of the Inspector General: Pinellas County

North Redington Beach Police Department

North Redington Beach, FL

St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport

University of South Florida: St. Petersburg

Department of Insurance: Pinellas County

Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco: Pinellas County

Florida Game Commission: Pinellas County

Highway Patrol: Pinellas County

Seminole Police Department

Seminole, FL