Charlotte County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Charlotte County in FL is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 229 violent crimes and 551 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 505.6 per 100k residents, which is +376.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 1314.7 per 100k, +703.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate505.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents229 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate57.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate1314.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents551 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate67.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate1160.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents501 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate81.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 505.6 | F | 229 | 106.2 | +376.1% |
| Property Crime | 1314.7 | F | 551 | 163.6 | +703.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 0 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 9.6 | F | 6 | 5.8 | +65.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 57.8 | F | 26 | 22.3 | +159.7% |
| Burglary | 67.4 | F | 25 | 24.0 | +180.6% |
| Larceny | 1160.5 | F | 501 | 116.4 | +897.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 81.9 | F | 24 | 22.2 | +269.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Punta Gorda Police Department
Punta Gorda, FL