2026 Compare Cities Crime:
Fort Myers, FL vs San Mateo, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- San Mateo has 68% less violent crime than Fort Myers.
- San Mateo has 30% less property crime than Fort Myers.
 Fort Myers, FLSan Mateo, CAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock17.422.7
 Property Crime43.9  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Fort Myers    54 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived here for most of my 30 years. I'm moving my family away in a few months. Here are the reasons: Climate- it's hot. Unbearably hot. And it's going to get  More

   |    Reply

I can't wait for all the replies especially from people that are from Florida or from up North that had to deal with extreme ice and snow. But I can honestly say in the  More

   |    Reply

I've lived in SW Florida on & off for most of my life. When my family first came here over 40 years ago the waterways teemed with fish & wildlife and the beaches,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Fort Myers

Reviews for San Mateo    12 Reviews

I have lived in San Mateo since 2013. It has seen tremendous growth, lots of new restaurants which have become progressively more high-end though there is ample  More

   |    Reply

I'm a native of California. I have lived in the southern part of the state and the northern part of the state for most of my life. I have spent the last 29 years in  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

San Mateo has a diverse mix of people, a pleasant climate, a very pleasant downtown park with lots going on, and pretty much whatever you need handy. It's not far to  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of San Mateo

Cities with the Least Crime Near Fort Myers, FloridaCrime Index
 Florida Gulf Coast University, FL 
 Verandah, FL 
 Sanibel, FL17.15
 Cape Coral, FL19.55
 Three Oaks, FL20.6
 Burnt Store Marina, FL21.7
 Pineland, FL22
 Whiskey Creek, FL23.35
 Buckingham, FL25.6
 Alva, FL25.6

Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.