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

Crime per Capita in Childs Park

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

 

Childs Park, St. Petersburg, FL Map of Crime Rates
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B+

Overall Crime Grade™

D+
B
Other Crime Grade
A-

$2.76 million

Cost of Crime™ for Childs Park, St. Petersburg, FL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,437 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Childs Park ranks in the 69th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 69% of neighborhoods but less safe than 31%. This analysis applies only to Childs Park's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Childs Park is 27.94 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Childs Park Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Childs Park varies by area - ranging from 1 in 30 in the southeast areas to 1 in 46 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Childs Park, St. Petersburg, FL see the most incidents - about 32 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 10 crimes annually.

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

The total projected cost of crime in Childs Park for 2025 is $2,758,286. This translates to approximately $469 per resident and $1,437 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in Childs Park. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

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

Childs Park, St. Petersburg, FL: $469
Model City, Miami, FL: $788
Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL: $70
Florida: $246
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Childs Park is $469 per year, which is $4 more than the national average and $222 more than St. Petersburg's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Childs Park:
  • In Model City, Miami, FL, crime costs $788 per person, which is $320 more than in Childs Park.
  • In Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL, crime costs $70 per person, which is $399 less than in Childs Park

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Childs Park for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Childs Park
Cost per Childs Park Resident
Murder
$756,806
$129
Rape/Sexual Assault
$179,023
$30
Robbery
$124,395
$21
Assault
$835,760
$142
Kidnapping
$5,691
$1
Vehicle Theft
$130,834
$22
Burglary
$119,179
$20
Theft
$419,985
$71
Arson
$4,862
$1
Vandalism
$113,488
$19
Animal Cruelty
$896
$0
Drug Crimes
$53,694
$9
Identity Theft
$13,673
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$2,758,286
$469

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Childs 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 Childs Park totals $6,148,800 ($1,045 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,907,087 ($1,514 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 Childs 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 northwest 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 Childs Park’s 5,885 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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Childs 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 Childs Park residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
4.945
Robbery
0.6720
Rape
0.5017
Murder
0.0684
Total Violent Crime
6.187 (D+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
13.78
Vehicle Theft
1.436
Burglary
2.233
Arson
0.0342
Total Property Crime
17.48 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0159
Drug Crimes
1.233
Vandalism
2.699
Identity Theft
0.3002
Animal Cruelty
0.0206
Total "Other" Rate
4.270 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Childs 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+
C
C
C-
D+
D+
A-
C
C
C-
C+
C+
D-
F
F
A
B+
B+
D+
B
B
B-
A
A
B
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, Childs Park 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 Childs Park, St. Petersburg, FL average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Childs Park schools on SchoolGrade

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