The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Live Oaks Square, Tampa, FL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Live Oaks Square

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Live Oaks Square.

 

Live Oaks Square, Tampa, FL Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

D
B-
Other Crime Grade
A

$1.60 million

Cost of Crime™ for Live Oaks Square, Tampa, FL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,473 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Live Oaks Square 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 Live Oaks Square, Tampa, FL Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Live Oaks Square ranks in the 61st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 61% of neighborhoods but less safe than 39%. This analysis applies only to Live Oaks Square's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Live Oaks Square is 31.50 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Live Oaks Square Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Live Oaks Square varies by area - ranging from 1 in 29 in the south areas to 1 in 35 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Live Oaks Square, Tampa, FL see the most incidents - about 30 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Live Oaks Square, Tampa, FL

The total projected cost of crime in Live Oaks Square for 2025 is $1,604,006. This translates to approximately $535 per resident and $1,473 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.0% of the median household income in Live Oaks Square. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Live Oaks Square Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Live Oaks Square, Tampa, FL: $535
Model City, Miami, FL: $788
Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL: $70
Florida: $246
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Live Oaks Square is $535 per year, which is $71 more than the national average and $289 more than Tampa's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Live Oaks Square:
  • In Model City, Miami, FL, crime costs $788 per person, which is $253 more than in Live Oaks Square.
  • In Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL, crime costs $70 per person, which is $465 less than in Live Oaks Square

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Live Oaks Square for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Live Oaks Square
Cost per Live Oaks Square Resident
Murder
$424,358
$142
Rape/Sexual Assault
$58,609
$20
Robbery
$80,533
$27
Assault
$553,009
$184
Kidnapping
$5,270
$2
Vehicle Theft
$80,890
$27
Burglary
$79,395
$26
Theft
$239,551
$80
Arson
$2,445
$1
Vandalism
$46,110
$15
Animal Cruelty
$459
$0
Drug Crimes
$27,809
$9
Identity Theft
$5,568
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$1,604,006
$535

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Live Oaks Square, Tampa, 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 Live Oaks Square totals $3,275,284 ($1,092 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,879,290 ($1,628 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 Live Oaks Square 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 Live Oaks Square’s 2,998 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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Live Oaks Square 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 Live Oaks Square residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
6.423
Robbery
0.8540
Rape
0.3224
Murder
0.0753
Total Violent Crime
7.675 (D)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
15.43
Vehicle Theft
1.742
Burglary
2.920
Arson
0.0338
Total Property Crime
20.12 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0290
Drug Crimes
1.254
Vandalism
2.153
Identity Theft
0.2400
Animal Cruelty
0.0207
Total "Other" Rate
3.697 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Live Oaks Square 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
A+
B+
B+
D-
D-
D-
B
A-
A-
B
C
C
C+
B+
B+
C
B
B
C+
D
D
C
A-
A-
D-
F
F
A+
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, Live Oaks Square 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 Live Oaks Square, Tampa, FL average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Live Oaks Square schools on SchoolGrade

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