Clearwater, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Clearwater Police Department serves the city of Clearwater, FL in Pinellas County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 7,515 violent crimes and 9,414 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 1485.9 per 100k residents, which is 1299.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 1834.9 per 100k, 1021.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 9 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 FHomicide
Grade FRape
Grade FRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 1485.9 | F | 7515 | 106.2 | +1299.0% |
| Property Crime | 1834.9 | F | 9414 | 163.6 | +1021.6% |
| Homicide | 3.4 | F | 10 | 0.5 | +541.9% |
| Rape | 59.9 | F | 326 | 3.5 | +1593.2% |
| Robbery | 50.5 | F | 303 | 5.8 | +767.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 226.7 | F | 1148 | 22.3 | +918.5% |
| Burglary | 216.4 | F | 1014 | 24.0 | +800.7% |
| Larceny | 1490.2 | F | 7803 | 116.4 | +1180.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 126.6 | F | 577 | 22.2 | +471.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 3 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleair | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 44.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 97.6% lower |
| Largo | 3 miles | D 158.8 | C 173.4 | Violent: 89.3% lower Property: 90.6% lower |
| Belleair Bluffs | 4 miles | D 130.8 | A 43.6 | Violent: 91.2% lower Property: 97.6% lower |
| Belleair Beach | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| South Pasadena | 5 miles | B 75.4 | F 263.9 | Violent: 94.9% lower Property: 85.6% lower |