The Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL Metro Area has a lower violent and property crime rate compared to the national average. According to background information, the area's violent crime rate is 18.9, while the US average is 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate in Cape Coral-Fort Myers is 24.5, while the US average is 35.4. This indicates that the area has relatively lower crime rates, making it a relatively safe place to live. However, it is important to note that these rates are still significant and any amount of crime is concerning. The community and local authorities must continue to work together to further decrease the crime rates and ensure the safety of its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Cape Coral-Fort Myers Metro Area violent crime is 18.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Cape Coral-Fort Myers Metro Area property crime is 24.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of St. Petersburg, Florida. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of St. Petersburg, Florida. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.