Fort Myers, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Fort Myers Police Department serves the city of Fort Myers, FL in Lee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,194 violent crimes and 3,658 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 1775.8 per 100k residents, which is 1572.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 1881.0 per 100k, 1049.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate1775.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,194 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate43.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate74.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents161 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate389.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents701 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate1881.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,658 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate213.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents438 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate1503.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,912 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate162.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents301 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 1775.8 | F | 3194 | 106.2 | +1572.0% |
| Property Crime | 1881.0 | F | 3658 | 163.6 | +1049.7% |
| Homicide | 10.0 | F | 18 | 0.5 | +1769.3% |
| Rape | 43.1 | F | 73 | 3.5 | +1120.1% |
| Robbery | 74.1 | F | 161 | 5.8 | +1174.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 389.5 | F | 701 | 22.3 | +1649.9% |
| Burglary | 213.5 | F | 438 | 24.0 | +788.7% |
| Larceny | 1503.7 | F | 2912 | 116.4 | +1192.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 162.7 | F | 301 | 22.2 | +633.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral | 6 miles | B 87.0 | B 121.1 | Violent: 95.1% lower Property: 93.6% lower |
| Sanibel | 6 miles | F 199.7 | F 505.9 | Violent: 88.8% lower Property: 73.1% lower |
| Punta Gorda | 23 miles | F 505.6 | F 1314.7 | Violent: 71.5% lower Property: 30.1% lower |
| Naples | 34 miles | F 559.3 | F 1555.8 | Violent: 68.5% lower Property: 17.3% lower |
| Arcadia | 38 miles | D 153.4 | B 127.8 | Violent: 91.4% lower Property: 93.2% lower |