Tarpon Springs, FL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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15%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

34%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

12%

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}	Tarpon Springs_{/100k people}	Florida_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	468	n/a (estimate)	1,792	1,688	2,119
Murder	1	n/a	3.8	3.9	5.0
Rape	14	n/a	53.6	27.9	37.5
Robbery	7	n/a	26.8	38.2	60.6
Assault	40	n/a	153.1	197.1	256.1
Violent crime	62	n/a (estimate)	237	267	359
Burglary	32	n/a	122.5	152.5	229.2
Theft	348	n/a	1,332.4	1,144.9	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	26	n/a	99.5	123.0	258.8
Property crime	406	n/a (estimate)	1,554	1,420	1,760

Tarpon Springs crime map

The Tarpon Springs crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Tarpon Springs 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 Tarpon Springs crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Tarpon Springs 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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Crime Quick Facts

Tarpon Springs crime rates are 15% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Tarpon Springs are 34% lower than the national average
In Tarpon Springs you have a 1 in 56 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Tarpon Springs is safer than 44% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Tarpon Springs has increased by 7%

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Daily Crime In Tarpon Springs (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Tarpon Springs, Florida is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Tarpon Springs are 1.06 times more than the Florida average and 1.18 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Tarpon Springs are 1.13 times less than than Florida and 1.51 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Tarpon Springs are 1.09 times more than than Florida and 1.13 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Tarpon Springs (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Tarpon Springs in comparison to other Florida communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Tarpon Springs safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Tarpon Springs being safer than 48% of cities in Florida and 44% 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 Tarpon Springs. In conclusion, Tarpon Springs ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Tarpon Springs

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Tarpon Springs is 1 in 422

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Tarpon Springs is 1 in 65

The chance of being a victim of crime in Tarpon Springs is 1 in 56

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Tarpon Springs, Florida you have a 1 in 422 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 65 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 56 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Tarpon Springs.

Year Over Year Crime In Tarpon Springs (per 100,000 people)

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Tarpon Springs, FL is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Tarpon Springs has increased by 9%, while the property crime rate in Tarpon Springs has increased by 7% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Tarpon Springs has increased by 7% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Tarpon Springs police department

Item	Tarpon Springs	Florida	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	61	31,023	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.6	4.2	3.3

There are a total of 61 Tarpon Springs police officers. This results in 2.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 39.5% less than the Florida average and 21.3% 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}
Bear Creek, FL	2,114	44	236	280
Greenbriar, FL	2,764	65	343	408
Key Vista, FL	1,659	71	380	452
Port Richey, FL	2,900	94	498	592
Odessa, FL	7,808	94	498	592
Quail Ridge, FL	2,795	96	513	609
Trinity, FL	12,761	102	541	643
Tarpon Springs, FL	25,389	237	1,554	1,792

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Woodstock, IL	25,391	93	544	637
Bay Point, CA	25,378	640	2,737	3,377
Carbondale, IL	25,400	1,005	3,685	4,690
Keystone, FL	25,377	115	613	729
Melrose Park, IL	25,404	304	1,770	2,075
Tarpon Springs, FL	25,389	237	1,554	1,792

Source: The Tarpon Springs, 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.