Crime per Capita in Friends of Ridgecrest
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Friends of Ridgecrest.
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A+
Overall Crime Grade™
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A |
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Other Crime Grade |
A+ |
$840,574
Cost of Crime™ for Friends of Ridgecrest, Largo, FL
In 2025, crime will cost $538 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Friends of Ridgecrest 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 Friends of Ridgecrest, Largo, FL Safe?
The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Friends of Ridgecrest ranks in the 94th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 94% of neighborhoods but less safe than 6%. This analysis applies only to Friends of Ridgecrest's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Friends of Ridgecrest is 15.25 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Friends of Ridgecrest Residents generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Friends of Ridgecrest varies by area - ranging from 1 in 52 in the north areas to 1 in 81 in the west.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Friends of Ridgecrest, Largo, FL see the most incidents - about 19 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Friends of Ridgecrest, Largo, FL
The total projected cost of crime in Friends of Ridgecrest for 2025 is $840,574. This translates to approximately $204 per resident and $538 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Friends of Ridgecrest. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.5%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.4%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Friends of Ridgecrest Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Friends of Ridgecrest, Largo, FL: | $204 |
|---|---|
| Model City, Miami, FL: | $788 |
| Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL: | $70 |
| Florida: | $246 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Friends of Ridgecrest is $204 per year, which is $260 less than the national average and $43 less than Largo's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Friends of Ridgecrest:
- In Model City, Miami, FL, crime costs $788 per person, which is $585 more than in Friends of Ridgecrest.
- In Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL, crime costs $70 per person, which is $134 less than in Friends of Ridgecrest
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Friends of Ridgecrest for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Friends of Ridgecrest |
Cost per Friends of Ridgecrest Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$167,358 |
$41 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$91,072 |
$22 |
Robbery |
$29,679 |
$7 |
Assault |
$157,284 |
$38 |
Kidnapping |
$3,743 |
$1 |
Vehicle Theft |
$92,994 |
$23 |
Burglary |
$40,515 |
$10 |
Theft |
$168,118 |
$41 |
Arson |
$3,603 |
$1 |
Vandalism |
$32,453 |
$8 |
Animal Cruelty |
$586 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$43,803 |
$11 |
Identity Theft |
$9,368 |
$2 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$840,574 |
$204 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Friends of Ridgecrest, Largo, 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 Friends of Ridgecrest totals $1,601,478 ($388 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,442,052 ($592 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 Friends of Ridgecrest 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 southwest 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 Friends of Ridgecrest’s 4,126 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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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 Friends of Ridgecrest residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.327 |
Robbery |
0.2287 |
Rape |
0.3640 |
Murder |
0.0216 |
Total Violent Crime |
1.942 (A) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
7.868 |
Vehicle Theft |
1.456 |
Burglary |
1.083 |
Arson |
0.0362 |
Total Property Crime |
10.44 (A) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0150 |
Drug Crimes |
1.435 |
Vandalism |
1.101 |
Identity Theft |
0.2933 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0192 |
Total "Other" Rate |
2.864 (A+) |
Individual Friends of Ridgecrest Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Friends of Ridgecrest is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Friends of Ridgecrest.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A- | C+ | B+ | |
A | A | A- | |
A- | B+ | B | |
A | A- | A- | |
A | A | A- | |
A | A | B+ | |
A- | A- | B+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
B+ | A | B- | |
A+ | A+ | A |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Friends of Ridgecrest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
B | C- | C- | |
F | F | F | |
F | D- | D- | |
B- | B | B | |
A- | A- | A- | |
B+ | A- | A- | |
B | B | B | |
B | A | A | |
A | C+ | C+ | |
B+ | A- | A- |
Considering only the crime rate, Friends of Ridgecrest 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 Friends of Ridgecrest, Largo, FL average SchoolGrade of A-, with 58% actual proficiency versus 52% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Friends of Ridgecrest schools on SchoolGrade
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