The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Monterey Lakes, Largo, FL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Monterey Lakes

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Monterey Lakes.

 

Monterey Lakes, Largo, FL Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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B
Other Crime Grade
A

$917,422

Cost of Crime™ for Monterey Lakes, Largo, FL

In 2025, crime will cost $726 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Monterey Lakes 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 Monterey Lakes, Largo, FL Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Monterey Lakes ranks in the 79th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 79% of neighborhoods but less safe than 21%. This analysis applies only to Monterey Lakes's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Monterey Lakes is 23.91 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Monterey Lakes Residents generally consider the southeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Monterey Lakes varies by area - ranging from 1 in 30 in the north areas to 1 in 57 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Monterey Lakes, Largo, FL see the most incidents - about 18 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Monterey Lakes, Largo, FL

The total projected cost of crime in Monterey Lakes for 2025 is $917,422. This translates to approximately $288 per resident and $726 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Monterey Lakes. 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): 30.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Monterey Lakes Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Monterey Lakes, Largo, FL: $288
Model City, Miami, FL: $788
Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL: $70
Florida: $246
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Monterey Lakes is $288 per year, which is $177 less than the national average and $41 more than Largo's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Monterey Lakes:
  • In Model City, Miami, FL, crime costs $788 per person, which is $501 more than in Monterey Lakes.
  • In Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL, crime costs $70 per person, which is $218 less than in Monterey Lakes

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Monterey Lakes for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Monterey Lakes
Cost per Monterey Lakes Resident
Murder
$136,126
$43
Rape/Sexual Assault
$77,953
$24
Robbery
$46,213
$14
Assault
$212,739
$67
Kidnapping
$2,998
$1
Vehicle Theft
$77,901
$24
Burglary
$59,872
$19
Theft
$233,470
$73
Arson
$3,224
$1
Vandalism
$30,684
$10
Animal Cruelty
$440
$0
Drug Crimes
$26,473
$8
Identity Theft
$9,329
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$917,422
$288

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Monterey Lakes, 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 Monterey Lakes totals $1,356,703 ($425 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,274,125 ($713 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 Monterey Lakes 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 north 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 Monterey Lakes’s 3,190 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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Monterey Lakes 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 Monterey Lakes residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.322
Robbery
0.4606
Rape
0.4030
Murder
0.0227
Total Violent Crime
3.208 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
14.13
Vehicle Theft
1.577
Burglary
2.069
Arson
0.0419
Total Property Crime
17.82 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0155
Drug Crimes
1.122
Vandalism
1.346
Identity Theft
0.3778
Animal Cruelty
0.0186
Total "Other" Rate
2.880 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Monterey Lakes 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
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A+
A+
F
F
F
A+
A+
A+
C
A
A
B
D
D
A-
C
C
A+
A+
A+
A+
B+
B+
A+
B
B
A-
B-
B-

Considering only the crime rate, Monterey Lakes 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 Monterey Lakes, Largo, FL average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Monterey Lakes schools on SchoolGrade

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