Tampa, FL Crime


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The city of Tampa, FL has been facing a concerning level of crime in recent years. According to statistics, the violent crime rate in Tampa is significantly higher than the national average at 36, compared to the US average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Additionally, the property crime rate in Tampa is also above the national average at 33.4, compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These alarming figures highlight the need for increased measures to address and reduce crime in Tampa. With a population of over 400,000, it is crucial to keep the safety and well-being of the citizens as a top priority.

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

Tampa violent crime is 36.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Tampa property crime is 33.4. (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
Tampa, FL Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
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Pop. Miles Data
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Temple Terrace, FL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock62019
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Safety Harbor, FL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock152019
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Clearwater, FL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock192019
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St. Petersburg, FL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock202019
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Miami, FL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock2062019
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   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

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Reviews for Tampa
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Over 1 years ago

The people in Tampa are fantastic but the city is a total bore. All events are always in South Tampa and never elsewhere, ie, North Tampa. The north end never  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've lived in small towns before and now for the past 25 years in this large metropolis. It's a very nice city. Lots of jobs, shopping restaurants, churches, Busch  More

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This is my favorite city that I have ever lived in. I am reading all of these terrible reviews for Tampa, but then when I read what people are writing, they are actually  More

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