Port St. Lucie, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Port St. Lucie Police Department serves the city of Port St. Lucie, FL in St Lucie County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,668 violent crimes and 6,954 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 632.0 per 100k residents, which is 495.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 749.8 per 100k, 358.3% 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 Rate632.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,668 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents124 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate13.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents150 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate74.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents770 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate749.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,954 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate66.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents699 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate632.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,859 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate49.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents385 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 632.0 | F | 5668 | 106.2 | +495.1% |
| Property Crime | 749.8 | F | 6954 | 163.6 | +358.3% |
| Homicide | 2.0 | F | 23 | 0.5 | +282.9% |
| Rape | 9.4 | F | 124 | 3.5 | +165.0% |
| Robbery | 13.4 | F | 150 | 5.8 | +131.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 74.2 | F | 770 | 22.3 | +233.2% |
| Burglary | 66.4 | F | 699 | 24.0 | +176.4% |
| Larceny | 632.9 | F | 5859 | 116.4 | +443.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 49.7 | F | 385 | 22.2 | +124.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce | 9 miles | F 2017.2 | F 1947.5 | Violent: 219.2% higher Property: 159.7% higher |
| Sewall'S Point | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Stuart | 14 miles | D 161.1 | D 236.3 | Violent: 74.5% lower Property: 68.5% lower |
| Jupiter Island | 21 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 473.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 36.8% lower |
| Vero Beach | 25 miles | A 40.1 | A 63.1 | Violent: 93.6% lower Property: 91.6% lower |