Bradenton, FL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Bradenton Police Department serves the city of Bradenton, FL in Manatee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,287 violent crimes and 4,972 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 180.7 per 100k residents, which is 70.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 123.4 per 100k, 24.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate180.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,287 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade C
Annual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents106 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents195 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate29.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents970 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate123.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,972 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents480 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate113.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,296 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents186 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime180.7F5287106.2+70.2%
Property Crime123.4B4972163.6-24.6%
Rape3.5C1063.5-1.6%
Robbery12.2F1955.8+109.0%
Aggravated Assault29.5D97022.3+32.7%
Burglary8.7A48024.0-63.8%
Larceny113.0C4296116.4-2.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft1.7A18622.2-92.2%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Palmetto 2 miles
F 1998.7
F 2478.4
Violent: 1005.9% higher
Property: 1908.7% higher
Longboat Key 8 miles
A 39.4
A 52.6
Violent: 78.2% lower
Property: 57.4% lower
Bradenton Beach 8 miles
F 433.4
F 2491.9
Violent: 139.8% higher
Property: 1919.7% higher
Holmes Beach 9 miles
F 359.5
F 1078.4
Violent: 98.9% higher
Property: 774.1% higher
St. Petersburg 19 miles
F 1875.4
F 2687.6
Violent: 937.7% higher
Property: 2078.3% higher