Lake Sarasota, FL has a lower crime rate compared to the national average, with a violent crime rate of 18.2, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in this area is slightly higher at 33.4, just slightly above the national average of 35.4. This means that while Lake Sarasota may be a relatively safe place to live in terms of violent crime, there is still room for improvement in terms of property crime. This could be attributed to the growing population in the area and the influx of tourists, leading to more opportunities for theft and property-related crimes. However, the community and local law enforcement are actively working together to address and prevent these crimes, making Lake Sarasota a generally safe and peaceful place to live in.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lake Sarasota violent crime is 18.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Lake Sarasota property crime is 33.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Lake Sarasota, Florida does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Longboat Key, Florida. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Longboat Key, Florida. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.