Cape Coral, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cape Coral Police Department serves the city of Cape Coral, FL in Lee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 8,445 violent crimes and 8,375 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 87.0 per 100k residents, which is 18.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 121.1 per 100k, 26.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate87.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,445 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents963 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate121.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,375 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,256 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate91.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,676 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents421 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 87.0 | B | 8445 | 106.2 | -18.1% |
| Property Crime | 121.1 | B | 8375 | 163.6 | -26.0% |
| Rape | 0.9 | A | 91 | 3.5 | -75.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.2 | A | 963 | 22.3 | -45.0% |
| Burglary | 18.8 | B | 1256 | 24.0 | -21.8% |
| Larceny | 91.0 | B | 6676 | 116.4 | -21.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.4 | A | 421 | 22.2 | -48.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanibel | 0 miles | F 199.7 | F 505.9 | Violent: 129.5% higher Property: 317.7% higher |
| Fort Myers | 6 miles | F 1775.8 | F 1881.0 | Violent: 1940.7% higher Property: 1452.8% higher |
| Punta Gorda | 28 miles | F 505.6 | F 1314.7 | Violent: 481.1% higher Property: 985.3% higher |
| Naples | 28 miles | F 559.3 | F 1555.8 | Violent: 542.7% higher Property: 1184.4% higher |
| Marco Island | 44 miles | A 6.1 | A 18.3 | Violent: 93.0% lower Property: 84.9% lower |