Crime Rate in Tampa, Florida (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Tampa based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Tampa has a violent crime rate of 444.6 per 100,000 residents, 24% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Tampa is 8.8 per 100K, with 36 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime decreased by 3.3% compared to the previous year.
- →Tampa's violent crime rate is above the Florida state average of 267.1/100K.
408,646
Population
444.6
Violent Rate
8.8
Murder Rate
1465.3
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Tampa decreased by -3.3% from the previous year. The city is currently on a volatile trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Tampa by type:
2.0%
Murder
9.4%
Rape
13.3%
Robbery
75.3%
Assault
How Tampa Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 408,646 | 444.6 | 8.8 | 1465.3 |
| 2023 | 403,407 | 459.8 | 10.2 | 1655.2 |
| 2022 | 390,145 | 496.7 | 11.0 | 1673.7 |
| 2020 | 407,350 | 520.2 | 10.1 | 1365.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Tampa?
Tampa has a violent crime rate of 444.6 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1465.3 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Tampa safe?
Tampa receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 85th percentile for safety.
How does Tampa compare to the national average?
Tampa's violent crime rate of 444.6/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is below the national average of 1955.0/100K.