Manatee County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Manatee County in FL is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 15,057 violent crimes and 15,645 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 857.0 per 100k residents, which is 706.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 1499.2 per 100k, 816.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 Rate857.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents15,057 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate22.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents500 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate30.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents593 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate192.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,331 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate1499.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents15,645 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate252.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,928 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate1118.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents12,634 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate126.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,042 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 857.0 | F | 15057 | 106.2 | +706.9% |
| Property Crime | 1499.2 | F | 15645 | 163.6 | +816.3% |
| Homicide | 3.4 | F | 42 | 0.5 | +537.0% |
| Rape | 22.2 | F | 500 | 3.5 | +528.6% |
| Robbery | 30.7 | F | 593 | 5.8 | +427.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 192.0 | F | 3331 | 22.3 | +762.5% |
| Burglary | 252.4 | F | 1928 | 24.0 | +950.5% |
| Larceny | 1118.9 | F | 12634 | 116.4 | +861.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 126.8 | F | 1042 | 22.2 | +472.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Manatee County Sheriff's Office
Bradenton Police Department
Bradenton, FL
Bradenton Beach Police Department
Bradenton Beach, FL
Holmes Beach Police Department
Holmes Beach, FL
Palmetto Police Department
Palmetto, FL