University Square, Tampa, FL Burglary Rates and Burglary Maps

Burglary per Capita in University Square

The map below shows burglary per 1,000 University Square residents.

 

University Square, Tampa, FL Map of Burglary Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

C
C
Other Crime Grade
A-
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A crime occurs every 1 day 10 hours (on average) in University Square.

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Crime Grade's burglary map shows the safest places in University Square in green. The most dangerous areas in University Square are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is University Square, Tampa, FL Safe?

The C+ grade means the rate of burglary is about the same as the average US neighborhood. University Square is in the 50th percentile for safety, meaning 50% of neighborhoods are safer and 50% of neighborhoods are more dangerous. This analysis applies to University Square's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby neighborhoods.

The rate of burglary in University Square is 2.713 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in University Square generally consider the east part of the neighborhood to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of burglary in University Square may be as high as 1 in 269 in the northwest neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 530 in the east part of the neighborhood. See the section on interpreting the burglary map, however, because comparing rates for burglary or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the northeast parts of University Square, Tampa, FL: about 5 per year. The southwest part of University Square has fewer cases of burglary with only 1 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Burglary Maps

When looking at the burglary map for University Square, remember that the rate of burglary per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the north part of the neighborhood. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the burglary rate map do not always indicate danger for University Square residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which University Square has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which University Square has 1, have the same problem. Of University Square’s 7,812 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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University Square Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All burglary rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 University Square residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
4.067
Robbery
0.8006
Rape
0.3220
Murder
0.0747
Total Violent Crime
5.265 (C)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
19.25
Vehicle Theft
1.230
Burglary
2.713
Arson
0.0255
Total Property Crime
23.22 (C)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0325
Drug Crimes
1.025
Vandalism
2.565
Identity Theft
0.4673
Animal Cruelty
0.0198
Total "Other" Rate
4.109 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of burglary in University Square is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to University Square.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
Burglary Crime Grade
B-
C-
C+
C+
B+
C+
B
B-
A-
B+
B+
B
A
B
A-
B
A-
C
B+
B-
B+
B-
B-
C+
B+
C
B
C+
B
C
C+
C+
A-
C-
A-
B-
A-
B-
B+
B-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

University Square is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for burglary. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
Burglary Crime Grade
B
A
A
B+
A+
A
A
A+
C
D-
D-
C-
A-
B+
B+
A+
B-
C-
C-
D+
B+
C
C
C-
D
F
F
C+
D+
D-
D-
B-
A
A+
A+
B+
B
B
B
A

Considering only the burglary rate, University Square is less safe than the Florida state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in University Square, Tampa, FL average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See University Square schools on SchoolGrade

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