Pinellas Park, FL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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15%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

35%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

25%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Pinellas Park_{/100k people}	Florida_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,305	n/a (estimate)	2,440	1,688	2,119
Murder	3	n/a	5.6	3.9	5.0
Rape	14	n/a	26.2	27.9	37.5
Robbery	22	n/a	41.1	38.2	60.6
Assault	86	n/a	160.8	197.1	256.1
Violent crime	125	n/a (estimate)	234	267	359
Burglary	103	n/a	192.6	152.5	229.2
Theft	986	n/a	1,843.7	1,144.9	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	91	n/a	170.2	123.0	258.8
Property crime	1,180	n/a (estimate)	2,206	1,420	1,760

Pinellas Park crime map

The Pinellas Park crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Pinellas Park 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 Pinellas Park crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Pinellas Park 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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An Overview of Crime Rates in Pinellas Park, FL

Crime is typically categorized into two main types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, while property crimes include burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. Based on the most recent report, the Pinellas Park crime rate is higher than the national average by 15.1%. Specifically, there were 125 violent crimes in Pinellas Park, equivalent to 234 per 100,000 individuals, lower than the national average by 34.9%. Furthermore, Pinellas Park recorded 1180 property crimes, amounting to 2206 per 100,000 residents, which was higher than the average by 25.4%.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Pinellas Park?

What do the local residents think about crime in Pinellas Park? Well, based on a recent survey of 23 people (conducted by AreaVibes), 30% of Pinellas Park residents said that there was virtually no crime and that they felt safe walking at night. Another 70% of respondents said that there was too much crime in the area and they did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Pinellas Park a Safe Place to Live?

Is Pinellas Park a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Pinellas Park has a crime rate that is higher than the national average by 15%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 3.58 daily incidents, encompassing 0.34 violent crimes and 3.23 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Pinellas Park as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Pinellas Park Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows residents and potential residents to assess the crime in Pinellas Park. A decrease in crime rates may indicate improving safety, while an increase could raise concerns. The year-over-year crime rate in Pinellas Park has decreased by 33.9%. Violent crimes have decreased by 33.2%, while property crimes have decreased by 34%. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, authorities and communities can identify trends and patterns in criminal activity. This helps in understanding whether crime is increasing, decreasing, or remaining stable over time.

Potential Causes for Crime in Pinellas Park

If employment opportunities are limited or if many jobs offer low wages, it can lead to higher rates of unemployment and underemployment, which could lead to an increase in Pinellas Park crime rates. Areas where individuals struggle with unemployment or low wages, may be more susceptible to an increase in criminal activities as a result of financial insecurity. While lower rates of unemployment or a surplus of job opportunities could lead to a decrease in crime as their basic needs are being met. Pinellas Park has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, compared to a national average of 4.9%.

Pinellas Park has a population density of 3484 people per square mile, while with the national average is 90.6 people per square mile. Cities characterized by high population density are frequently larger urban centers offering diverse economic prospects. Within these areas, income inequality may be accentuated, resulting in the coexistence of poverty and affluence. Such economic disparities can contribute to elevated property crimes and on occasion, violent crimes. Conversely, areas with low population density generally record lower Pinellas Park crime rates.

The effectiveness of law enforcement and community policing initiatives can influence crime rates. A strong and collaborative relationship between the police and the community can deter criminal activity and improve safety. In Pinellas Park, there are 2.43 police officers and civilians per 1,000 residents, compared to the national average of 3.25. The effectiveness of law enforcement often depends on community policing strategies that emphasize building trust and cooperation between the police and the community. It's not just about the number of officers but also how they engage with the community.

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Crime Quick Facts

Pinellas Park crime rates are 15% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Pinellas Park are 35% lower than the national average
In Pinellas Park you have a 1 in 41 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Pinellas Park is safer than 32% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Pinellas Park has decreased by 10%

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Daily Crime In Pinellas Park (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Pinellas Park, Florida is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Pinellas Park are 1.45 times more than the Florida average and 1.15 times more than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Pinellas Park are 1.14 times less than than Florida and 1.54 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Pinellas Park are 1.55 times more than than Florida and 1.25 times more than the national average.

How Safe is Pinellas Park (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Pinellas Park in comparison to other Florida communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Pinellas Park safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Pinellas Park being safer than 40% of cities in Florida and 32% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Florida cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Pinellas Park. In conclusion, Pinellas Park ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Pinellas Park

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Pinellas Park is 1 in 428

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Pinellas Park is 1 in 46

The chance of being a victim of crime in Pinellas Park is 1 in 41

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Pinellas Park, Florida? If you reside in Pinellas Park, then there is a 1 in 428 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 46. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 41 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Pinellas Park.

Year Over Year Crime In Pinellas Park (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether Pinellas Park is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Pinellas Park has decreased by 5% and the rate of property crime in Pinellas Park has decreased by 10%. The total crime rate in Pinellas Park has decreased by 10% year to year.

Pinellas Park police department

Item	Pinellas Park	Florida	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	121	31,023	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.4	4.2	3.3

There are a total of 121 Pinellas Park police officers. This results in 2.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 42.6% less than the Florida average and 25.3% less 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}
Redington Beach, FL	1,265	37	199	237
Redington Shores, FL	2,172	42	223	265
Harbor Bluffs, FL	3,204	51	270	321
Feather Sound, FL	3,588	51	270	321
Greenbriar, FL	2,843	65	343	408
Belleair Beach, FL	1,529	62	372	434
Tierra Verde, FL	4,153	69	369	438
Pinellas Park, FL	55,392	234	2,206	2,440

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Decatur, AL	55,434	607	2,309	2,916
Novato, CA	55,468	254	1,354	1,608
Kingsport, TN	55,254	441	2,960	3,401
Minnetonka, MN	55,235	116	1,639	1,754
St. Cloud, FL	55,190	188	758	947
Pinellas Park, FL	55,392	234	2,206	2,440

Source: The Pinellas Park, FL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.