Longboat Key, FL Crime Rates & Map

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56%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

100%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

48%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2021 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2022; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Longboat Key_{/100k people}	Florida_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	75	n/a (estimate)	1,022	2,153	2,346
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.9	6.5
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	35.4	38.4
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	62.2	73.9
Assault	0	n/a	0.0	280.1	279.7
Violent crime	0	n/a (estimate)	0	384	388
Burglary	9	n/a	122.6	240.6	314.2
Theft	64	n/a	871.7	1,352.7	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	2	n/a	27.2	176.1	246.0
Property crime	75	n/a (estimate)	1,022	1,769	1,958

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Crime Quick Facts

Longboat Key crime rates are 56% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Longboat Key are 100% lower than the national average
In Longboat Key you have a 1 in 98 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Longboat Key is safer than 85% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Longboat Key has increased by 28%

Longboat Key crime map

The Longboat Key crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Longboat Key as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Longboat Key crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Longboat Key crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Daily Crime In Longboat Key (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Longboat Key, FL per 100,000 people. In Longboat Key, the total number of daily crimes is 2.11 times less than the Florida average and 2.30 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Longboat Key is equal to the Florida average and equal to the national average. With regards to property crimes, Longboat Key has a daily crime rate that is 1.73 times less than the Florida average and 1.92 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Longboat Key (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Longboat Key, Florida compared to other areas of Florida, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Longboat Key safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Longboat Key is safer than 94% of Florida cities, and 85% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Florida, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Longboat Key. At this time, Longboat Key sees a above average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Longboat Key

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Longboat Key is 0

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Longboat Key is 1 in 98

The chance of being a victim of crime in Longboat Key is 1 in 98

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Longboat Key, Florida? If you reside in Longboat Key, then there is a 0 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 98. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 98 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Longboat Key.

Year Over Year Crime In Longboat Key (per 100,000 people)

A good indicator of whether Longboat Key is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Longboat Key has n/a, while the property crime rate in Longboat Key has increased by 28% year over year. The number of total crimes in Longboat Key has increased by 28% year over year.

Longboat Key police department

Item	Longboat Key	Florida	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	26	31,023	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.7	4.2	3.3

There are a total of 26 Longboat Key police officers. This results in 3.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 12.8% less than the Florida average and 13.5% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in Florida

State	Total offenders	Florida_/100K	National_/100K
Florida	53,771	330	266

There are a total of 53,771 sex offenders in Florida. This yields a total of 330 sex offenders in Florida per 100,000 residents which is 24% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Anna Maria, FL	1,128	54	248	302
The Meadows, FL	4,100	122	562	685
Osprey, FL	6,561	125	575	700
Siesta Key, FL	5,782	125	575	700
South Sarasota, FL	5,032	125	575	700
Whitfield, FL	3,362	149	686	835
Cortez, FL	4,004	175	807	982
Longboat Key, FL	7,158	0	1,022	1,022

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Hughson, CA	7,160	78	417	495
Hiawatha, IA	7,160	346	785	1,132
Floresville, TX	7,154	312	1,235	1,547
Glenolden, PA	7,167	154	2,052	2,206
Demopolis, AL	7,167	753	3,560	4,313
Longboat Key, FL	7,158	0	1,022	1,022

Source: The Longboat Key, FL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2021. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.