Charlotte County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Charlotte County in FL is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,266 violent crimes and 7,685 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 281.6 per 100k residents, which is 165.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 693.7 per 100k, 324.0% above 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 FAnnual Rate281.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,266 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents125 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents65 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate32.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,104 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate693.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,685 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate37.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents942 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate609.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,121 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate44.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents585 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 281.6 | F | 6266 | 106.2 | +165.1% |
| Property Crime | 693.7 | F | 7685 | 163.6 | +324.0% |
| Homicide | 0.8 | D | 13 | 0.5 | +48.3% |
| Rape | 0.5 | A | 125 | 3.5 | -85.0% |
| Robbery | 4.8 | B | 65 | 5.8 | -17.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 32.3 | D | 1104 | 22.3 | +45.2% |
| Burglary | 37.4 | D | 942 | 24.0 | +55.7% |
| Larceny | 609.8 | F | 6121 | 116.4 | +424.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 44.1 | F | 585 | 22.2 | +98.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Charlotte County Sheriff's Office
Department of Corrections, Office of the Inspector General: Charlotte County
Punta Gorda Police Department
Punta Gorda, FL