St. Petersburg, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The St. Petersburg Police Department serves the city of St. Petersburg, FL in Pinellas County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 20,754 violent crimes and 29,428 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 1875.4 per 100k residents, which is 1665.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 2687.6 per 100k, 1542.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 16 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 FHomicide
Grade FRape
Grade FRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 1875.4 | F | 20754 | 106.2 | +1665.8% |
| Property Crime | 2687.6 | F | 29428 | 163.6 | +1542.7% |
| Homicide | 5.0 | F | 61 | 0.5 | +829.0% |
| Rape | 46.9 | F | 458 | 3.5 | +1225.6% |
| Robbery | 77.0 | F | 976 | 5.8 | +1223.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 450.1 | F | 5012 | 22.3 | +1922.2% |
| Burglary | 273.3 | F | 3419 | 24.0 | +1037.2% |
| Larceny | 2055.7 | F | 22727 | 116.4 | +1666.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 349.5 | F | 3179 | 22.2 | +1476.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 16 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth City | 5 miles | F 221.5 | B 120.8 | Violent: 88.2% lower Property: 95.5% lower |
| Pinellas Park | 6 miles | F 1591.3 | F 2465.0 | Violent: 15.2% lower Property: 8.3% lower |
| Treasure Island | 7 miles | B 91.6 | C 152.7 | Violent: 95.1% lower Property: 94.3% lower |
| Madeira Beach | 9 miles | F 351.9 | B 125.7 | Violent: 81.2% lower Property: 95.3% lower |
| Dunedin | 11 miles | A 61.0 | A 55.5 | Violent: 96.7% lower Property: 97.9% lower |