The crime rate in St. Petersburg, FL is significantly higher than the national average. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in St. Petersburg is 40.4 compared to the US average of 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate in St. Petersburg is 71.5 compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that people living in St. Petersburg are more likely to experience a violent or property crime than those living elsewhere in the United States. It is important for residents and visitors of St. Petersburg to be aware of this and take appropriate safety measures when necessary.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
St. Petersburg violent crime is 40.4. (The US average is 22.7)
St. Petersburg property crime is 71.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.