Crime in Bradenton, Florida

The crime rate in Bradenton, FL is higher than the national average. In particular, the violent crime rate in Bradenton is 29.3 per 100,000 people, which is 6 points higher than the US average of 22.7 per 100,000 people. Similarly, the property crime rate in Bradenton is 49.2 per 100,000 people, which is 13.8 points higher than the US average of 35.4 per 100,000 people. These numbers indicate that Bradenton has a higher level of criminal activity than many other cities in the US and suggest that its citizens may need to take extra precautions when it comes to their safety and security.

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

Bradenton violent crime is 29.3. (The US average is 22.7)

Bradenton property crime is 49.2. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

Bradenton, FL Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2000	924.6	8	30.1	318.9	567.6	5890.7	1385.9	3871	633.8
2001	677.3	9.8	39.4	193	435.2	6003.5	1427.5	3812	764
2002	884.7	15.5	61.8	291.7	515.8	6374.6	1485.5	4211.1	678
2003	869.9	13.4	55.4	309.7	491.4	6347.5	1709.2	3963.4	674.9
2004	717.4	7.5	33.5	234.8	441.6	5799	1256	3913.2	629.8
2005	585.3	5.5	33.1	204.3	342.3	5212.1	1098.7	3577.8	535.6
2006	747.8	7.3	18.2	249.9	472.4	4815.2	1057.9	3281.3	476.1
2007	976.9	9.2	35	287.5	645.1	4563.8	1093	3085.5	385.2
2008	907.1	3.8	22.5	300.5	580.3	4453.1	1038.6	3102.7	311.8
2009	782.2	7.4	22.2	252.1	500.5	4248.3	995.3	2974.9	278
2010	704.9	0	51.5	209.8	443.5	3798.5	975.4	2640.9	182.2
2011	720.8	2	27.9	157.3	533.6	4310.9	1162.9	2958.9	189.2
2012	670.2	7.9	45.2	184.8	432.4	3982.1	1004.4	2830.3	147.4
2013	687.9	17.6	33.3	225.4	411.6	3927.6	858.4	2900.7	168.6
2014	645.7	5.7	45.8	135.6	458.5	3837.6	794.7	2894	149
2015	622.5	11.2	50.3	111.8	449.1	3792.5	739.9	2875.6	177
2016	590.8	7.2	55.8	129.7	398.1	3085.5	585.4	2383	117.1
2017	524.5	7	47.5	103.8	366.1	2541.3	350.2	2052.1	139
2018	673.1	1.7	52	131.8	487.4	2713.1	393.8	2182.2	137
2019	612.4	10.2	37.4	97	467.8	2507.6	347	2026.1	134.4

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Palmetto, FL	563.0	2,547.8	10,744	3	2019
Longboat Key, FL	0.0	799.6	7,644	7	2019
Bradenton Beach, FL	154.8	1,625.4	1,547	8	2019
Holmes Beach, FL	0.0	964.4	4,364	9	2019
Sarasota, FL	545.6	3,176.0	54,442	10	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Sarasota, FL	545.6	3,176.0	54,442	10	2019
Pinellas Park, FL	384.4	3,803.0	47,481	27	2019
Largo, FL	383.7	2,738.5	72,747	31	2019
North Port, FL	135.4	1,377.9	31,632	38	2019
Fort Myers, FL	570.9	2,293.0	46,295	75	2019

Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

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Avoid University Place development in Bradenton FL - 9/28/2020
Stay away from University Place in Bradenton FL (Cooper Ceek Blvd and Honore Ave.) We made the mistake of buying in this "safe" gated community according to the realtor... Read More

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How Bad is Manatee County - 1/28/2016
I just bought a home in Oneco area at 11st and 53rd, Naturally my realtor said its not a bad area and not to worry but seems theres a few gangs near by and a lot of... Read More

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Crime - 11/12/2015
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