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. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 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 |