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

Crime per Capita in Indian Rocks Beach

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

 

Indian Rocks Beach, FL Map of Crime Rates
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B+

Overall Crime Grade™

B+
B-
Other Crime Grade
A

$674,322

Cost of Crime™ for Indian Rocks Beach, FL

In 2025, crime will cost $408 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Indian Rocks 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 Indian Rocks Beach, FL Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Indian Rocks Beach ranks in the 75th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 75% of cities but less safe than 25%. This analysis applies only to Indian Rocks Beach's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Indian Rocks Beach is 16.60 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Indian Rocks Beach Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Indian Rocks Beach varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 30 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 78 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Indian Rocks Beach, FL see the most incidents - about 17 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Indian Rocks Beach, FL

The total projected cost of crime in Indian Rocks Beach for 2025 is $674,322. This translates to approximately $211 per resident and $408 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Indian Rocks Beach. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.4%
  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): 11.3%

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

Indian Rocks Beach, FL: $211
Gladeview, FL: $878
Parrish, FL: $91
Florida: $246
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Indian Rocks Beach is $211 per year, which is $253 less than the national average and $35 less than Florida's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Indian Rocks Beach:
  • In Gladeview, FL, crime costs $878 per person, which is $667 more than in Indian Rocks Beach.
  • In Parrish, FL, crime costs $91 per person, which is $120 less than in Indian Rocks Beach

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Indian Rocks Beach for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Indian Rocks Beach
Cost per Indian Rocks Beach Resident
Murder
$101,995
$32
Rape/Sexual Assault
$84,548
$26
Robbery
$36,699
$11
Assault
$111,200
$35
Kidnapping
$3,108
$1
Vehicle Theft
$83,488
$26
Burglary
$38,527
$12
Theft
$138,620
$43
Arson
$3,510
$1
Vandalism
$37,185
$12
Animal Cruelty
$426
$0
Drug Crimes
$30,028
$9
Identity Theft
$4,989
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$674,322
$211

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Indian Rocks 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 Indian Rocks Beach totals $1,131,179 ($354 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,805,501 ($565 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 Indian Rocks 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 southwest 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 Indian Rocks Beach has 1, have the same problem. Of Indian Rocks Beach’s 3,196 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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Indian Rocks 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 Indian Rocks Beach residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.212
Robbery
0.3650
Rape
0.4363
Murder
0.0170
Total Violent Crime
2.030 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
8.375
Vehicle Theft
1.687
Burglary
1.329
Arson
0.0455
Total Property Crime
11.44 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0160
Drug Crimes
1.270
Vandalism
1.629
Identity Theft
0.2017
Animal Cruelty
0.0180
Total "Other" Rate
3.135 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Indian Rocks 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
B+
C
C
A
A
A
D+
C+
C+
C-
C-
C-
D+
C-
C-
F
F
F
D
C-
C-
A
A
A
C+
C-
C-

Considering only the crime rate, Indian Rocks 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 Indian Rocks Beach, FL average SchoolGrade of A, with 63% actual proficiency versus 55% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Indian Rocks Beach schools on SchoolGrade

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