Clearwater, FL Crime


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Clearwater, FL has seen its fair share of crime in recent years. According to , the city's violent crime rate is 30.4, which is higher than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Clearwater are more likely to experience violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide compared to the national average. Additionally, the property crime rate in Clearwater is 51.9, which is significantly higher than the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The high crime rates in Clearwater have undoubtedly caused concern among its residents and local authorities, leading to efforts to increase safety and reduce crime in the city.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Clearwater violent crime is 30.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Clearwater property crime is 51.9. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Clearwater, FL Crime History
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Reviews for Clearwater
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Over 4 years ago

Lived here all my life and it is still an amazing place to call home. Rural is long gone, but there are plentiful places to get away from the glitz and glamour that  More

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Just moved here 2 months ago. My utility bill was $160. Water usage was only $31 but the charge for sewer based on the water usage was $42. I was also charged $17.85  More

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I've resided in Clearwater for 30 odd years (no pun intended). It does have it's good and bad. We are an attractive city wrapped around an amazing piece of waterfront.  More

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