Crime in New Port Richey, FL

New Port Richey, FL has a higher rate of crime than the US average. Violent crime in New Port Richey is 45.4, which is more than double the US average of 22.7 and property crime in New Port Richey is 57.4 compared to the US average of 35.4. This indicates that there is an elevated level of criminal activity in the area. It is important for residents to be aware of their surroundings and take necessary safety precautions in order to protect themselves from becoming victims of crime.

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

New Port Richey violent crime is 45.4. (The US average is 22.7)

New Port Richey property crime is 57.4. (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

New Port Richey, FL Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2000	951.4	6.2	24.7	98.8	821.6	6344.6	1575.3	4553	216.2
2001	997.9	6	54.4	163.3	774.1	5848.2	1505.9	3991.5	350.8
2002	1056.1	0	83.1	237.3	735.7	5523.9	1471.5	3785.5	267
2003	918.5	0	77.5	202.8	638.2	5809.4	1491.1	3876.9	441.4
2004	954.2	5.9	87.8	175.6	684.9	6176.1	1861.6	4004.2	310.3
2005	950.1	5.9	46.9	158.3	739	5155.1	1659.7	3131.8	363.6
2006	1266.5	0	116.2	244	906.3	5809.6	1893.9	3491.5	424.1
2007	925.7	23	51.7	155.2	695.7	5559.7	1765.1	3489.9	304.7
2008	1048.9	5.8	92.2	242	708.9	6264.4	2057.4	3809.4	397.6
2009	889.3	5.6	61.9	236.4	585.4	5651.2	1559.2	3900.7	191.4
2010	941.4	0	56.7	238.2	646.5	5052.7	2001.8	2841.1	209.8
2011	966	6.6	26.5	258	674.9	5868.7	2302.5	3301.6	264.7
2012	778.1	0	26.4	217.6	534.1	4200.5	1529.8	2538.7	131.9
2013	769.5	6.7	33.5	214.1	515.3	4777.8	1371.8	3198.6	207.4
2014	799.6	0	26.4	244.5	528.7	4553.3	1209.4	2927.6	416.3
2015	1032.6	6.4	63.7	223.1	739.4	4098.7	1026.3	2683.6	388.8
2016	1035	6.2	43.6	180.8	804.3	3678.8	654.7	2749.7	274.3
2017	848.2	0	73.2	134.2	640.7	3264.6	646.8	2446.9	170.9
2018	972.1	0	60.8	151.9	759.5	3639.3	680.5	2764.4	194.4
2019	790.3	0	59.9	131.7	598.7	3023.4	473	2436.7	113.8

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Port Richey, FL	525.4	6,760.1	3,293	2	2018
Tarpon Springs, FL	394.7	2,078.1	25,104	8	2019
Oldsmar, FL	113.4	1,434.3	13,911	14	2019
Dunedin, FL	106.1	1,284.6	37,531	16	2019
Safety Harbor, FL	93.5	907.7	17,732	17	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Tarpon Springs, FL	394.7	2,078.1	25,104	8	2019
Oldsmar, FL	113.4	1,434.3	13,911	14	2019
Dunedin, FL	106.1	1,284.6	37,531	16	2019
Safety Harbor, FL	93.5	907.7	17,732	17	2019
Temple Terrace, FL	265.7	2,114.1	26,854	25	2019

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

Reviews for New Port Richey 21 Reviews

Not a place you’d want to live - 9/27/2019
I lived in a neighboring area for years. NPR is known for being the dumpy area. Very dirty in most places, lots of violent crimes, and of course it’s cheaper than... Read More

CC | Binghamton, NY | Reply | 1 Reply

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Great place to live - 5/30/2017
This is a very friendly, safe community. The people are nice. Sims Park is growing every year. The Police are Friendly,and keep us safe. It is pet friendly... Read More

Lisa | Elfers, FL | Reply | 1 Reply

Don't Come Here - 5/17/2016
I've lived here for quite some time now. The weather is beautiful. They have a nice aquatic center but you must live within the city limits for it to be affordable. I... Read More

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