Tampa, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Tampa Police Department serves the city of Tampa, FL in Hillsborough County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 33,259 violent crimes and 30,718 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 156.7 per 100k residents, which is 47.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 155.4 per 100k, 5.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 15 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 DAnnual Rate156.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents33,259 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents658 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,425 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate26.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents7,138 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate155.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents30,718 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,126 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate122.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents23,196 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,189 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 156.7 | D | 33259 | 106.2 | +47.5% |
| Property Crime | 155.4 | C | 30718 | 163.6 | -5.0% |
| Rape | 4.5 | D | 658 | 3.5 | +26.1% |
| Robbery | 5.7 | C | 1425 | 5.8 | -2.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 26.0 | C | 7138 | 22.3 | +17.0% |
| Burglary | 16.1 | B | 4126 | 24.0 | -33.0% |
| Larceny | 122.2 | C | 23196 | 116.4 | +5.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.9 | B | 3189 | 22.2 | -28.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 15 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 5 |
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant City | 7 miles | F 1350.5 | F 1969.0 | Violent: 762.0% higher Property: 1166.8% higher |
| Temple Terrace | 7 miles | F 812.0 | F 1696.9 | Violent: 418.3% higher Property: 991.7% higher |
| St. Petersburg | 17 miles | F 1875.4 | F 2687.6 | Violent: 1097.1% higher Property: 1629.1% higher |
| Pinellas Park | 17 miles | F 1591.3 | F 2465.0 | Violent: 915.7% higher Property: 1485.9% higher |
| Dunedin | 17 miles | A 61.0 | A 55.5 | Violent: 61.1% lower Property: 64.3% lower |