The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Central Oak Park, St. Petersburg, FL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Central Oak Park

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Central Oak Park.

 

Central Oak Park, St. Petersburg, FL Map of Crime Rates
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A-

Overall Crime Grade™

B
A-
Other Crime Grade
A

$2.07 million

Cost of Crime™ for Central Oak Park, St. Petersburg, FL

In 2025, crime will cost $663 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Central Oak Park 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 Central Oak Park, St. Petersburg, FL Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Central Oak Park ranks in the 84th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 84% of neighborhoods but less safe than 16%. This analysis applies only to Central Oak Park's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Central Oak Park is 21.47 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Central Oak Park Residents generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Central Oak Park varies by area - ranging from 1 in 39 in the southeast areas to 1 in 59 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Central Oak Park, St. Petersburg, FL see the most incidents - about 26 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Central Oak Park, St. Petersburg, FL

The total projected cost of crime in Central Oak Park for 2025 is $2,074,530. This translates to approximately $309 per resident and $663 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Central Oak Park. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Central Oak Park Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Central Oak Park, St. Petersburg, FL: $309
Model City, Miami, FL: $788
Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL: $70
Florida: $246
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Central Oak Park is $309 per year, which is $156 less than the national average and $62 more than St. Petersburg's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Central Oak Park:
  • In Model City, Miami, FL, crime costs $788 per person, which is $480 more than in Central Oak Park.
  • In Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL, crime costs $70 per person, which is $239 less than in Central Oak Park

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Central Oak Park for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Central Oak Park
Cost per Central Oak Park Resident
Murder
$457,834
$68
Rape/Sexual Assault
$193,120
$29
Robbery
$100,727
$15
Assault
$488,190
$73
Kidnapping
$6,463
$1
Vehicle Theft
$156,107
$23
Burglary
$116,368
$17
Theft
$390,954
$58
Arson
$4,832
$1
Vandalism
$87,772
$13
Animal Cruelty
$936
$0
Drug Crimes
$57,827
$9
Identity Theft
$13,400
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$2,074,530
$309

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Central Oak Park, St. Petersburg, 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 Central Oak Park totals $4,138,905 ($616 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,213,435 ($924 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 Central Oak Park 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 neighborhood 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 have the same problem. Of Central Oak Park’s 6,722 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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Central Oak Park 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 Central Oak Park residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.529
Robbery
0.4764
Rape
0.4738
Murder
0.0362
Total Violent Crime
3.515 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
11.23
Vehicle Theft
1.500
Burglary
1.909
Arson
0.0298
Total Property Crime
14.67 (A-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0159
Drug Crimes
1.163
Vandalism
1.828
Identity Theft
0.2576
Animal Cruelty
0.0188
Total "Other" Rate
3.283 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Central Oak Park is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Central Oak Park.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Central Oak Park is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. 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
C+
D-
D-
C
A
A
F
D-
D-
C
D
D
A
B+
B+
D-
D
D
D
C+
C+
D
D-
D-
F
F
F
A
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, Central Oak Park is less safe than 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 Central Oak Park, St. Petersburg, FL average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Central Oak Park schools on SchoolGrade

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