Sarasota County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Sarasota County in FL is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,483 violent crimes and 9,273 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 1135.3 per 100k residents, which is +968.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 1855.5 per 100k, +1034.1% 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 Rate1135.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,483 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents22 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate23.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents177 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate54.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents237 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate191.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,038 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate1855.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,273 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate246.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,160 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate1457.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,510 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate141.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents566 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 1135.3 | F | 5483 | 106.2 | +968.9% |
| Property Crime | 1855.5 | F | 9273 | 163.6 | +1034.1% |
| Homicide | 5.3 | F | 22 | 0.5 | +898.4% |
| Rape | 23.7 | F | 177 | 3.5 | +569.8% |
| Robbery | 54.9 | F | 237 | 5.8 | +844.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 191.6 | F | 1038 | 22.3 | +760.8% |
| Burglary | 246.6 | F | 1160 | 24.0 | +926.4% |
| Larceny | 1457.6 | F | 7510 | 116.4 | +1152.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 141.3 | F | 566 | 22.2 | +537.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Sarasota Police Department
Sarasota, FL
Venice Police Department
Venice, FL
North Port Police Department
North Port, FL