Sarasota County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Sarasota County in FL is served by 11 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 14,732 violent crimes and 26,841 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 862.4 per 100k residents, which is 712.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 1417.4 per 100k, 766.4% 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 Rate862.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents14,732 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate18.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents345 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate41.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents488 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate146.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,779 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate1417.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents26,841 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate188.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,336 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate1113.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents21,473 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate108.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,978 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 862.4 | F | 14732 | 106.2 | +712.0% |
| Property Crime | 1417.4 | F | 26841 | 163.6 | +766.4% |
| Homicide | 4.0 | F | 41 | 0.5 | +648.8% |
| Rape | 18.0 | F | 345 | 3.5 | +409.5% |
| Robbery | 41.5 | F | 488 | 5.8 | +612.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 146.0 | F | 2779 | 22.3 | +555.9% |
| Burglary | 188.1 | F | 3336 | 24.0 | +682.9% |
| Larceny | 1113.7 | F | 21473 | 116.4 | +857.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 108.2 | F | 1978 | 22.2 | +387.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office
Sarasota Police Department
Sarasota, FL
Venice Police Department
Venice, FL
North Port Police Department
North Port, FL