The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Bradenton Beach, FL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Bradenton Beach

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Bradenton Beach.

 

Bradenton Beach, FL Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

C
B
Other Crime Grade
A

$186,703

Cost of Crime™ for Bradenton Beach, FL

In 2025, crime will cost $376 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Bradenton Beach in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Bradenton Beach, FL Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Bradenton Beach ranks in the 77th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 77% of cities but less safe than 23%. This analysis applies only to Bradenton Beach's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Bradenton Beach is 16.25 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bradenton Beach Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bradenton Beach varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 36 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 128 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Bradenton Beach, FL see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bradenton Beach, FL

The total projected cost of crime in Bradenton Beach for 2025 is $186,703. This translates to approximately $225 per resident and $376 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Bradenton Beach. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Bradenton Beach Compared to Other Cities?

Bradenton Beach, FL: $225
Gladeview, FL: $878
Parrish, FL: $91
Florida: $246
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bradenton Beach is $225 per year, which is $240 less than the national average and $22 less than Florida's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bradenton Beach:
  • In Gladeview, FL, crime costs $878 per person, which is $653 more than in Bradenton Beach.
  • In Parrish, FL, crime costs $91 per person, which is $133 less than in Bradenton Beach

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Bradenton Beach for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Bradenton Beach
Cost per Bradenton Beach Resident
Murder
$24,187
$29
Rape/Sexual Assault
$17,769
$21
Robbery
$11,800
$14
Assault
$60,915
$73
Kidnapping
$1,416
$2
Vehicle Theft
$6,592
$8
Burglary
$9,437
$11
Theft
$32,464
$39
Arson
$999
$1
Vandalism
$12,200
$15
Animal Cruelty
$144
$0
Drug Crimes
$6,691
$8
Identity Theft
$2,088
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$186,703
$225

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bradenton Beach, FL

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Bradenton Beach totals $268,035 ($323 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $454,737 ($547 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Bradenton Beach crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the southeast part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports 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 Bradenton Beach has 2, have the same problem. Of Bradenton Beach’s 831 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Bradenton Beach Crime Breakdown

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

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.552
Robbery
0.4514
Rape
0.3527
Murder
0.0155
Total Violent Crime
3.372 (C)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
7.543
Vehicle Theft
0.5123
Burglary
1.252
Arson
0.0498
Total Property Crime
9.357 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0281
Drug Crimes
1.088
Vandalism
2.055
Identity Theft
0.3246
Animal Cruelty
0.0235
Total "Other" Rate
3.520 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Bradenton Beach is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Bradenton Beach.

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
C+
C+
C
B-
D
A+
A
A-
B
C+
C
A-
A-
B-
B+
B-
C+
A-
C
B+
A-
B-
B-
A+
B+
A-
A+
A-
A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bradenton Beach is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

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

Considering only the crime rate, Bradenton Beach is as safe as the Florida state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Bradenton Beach, FL average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Bradenton Beach schools on SchoolGrade

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