The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in South Bradenton, FL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in South Bradenton

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in South Bradenton.

 

South Bradenton, FL Map of Crime Rates
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B

Overall Crime Grade™

C+
C
Other Crime Grade
A

$7.91 million

Cost of Crime™ for South Bradenton, FL

In 2025, crime will cost $621 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in South Bradenton 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 South Bradenton, FL Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. South Bradenton ranks in the 63rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 63% of cities but less safe than 37%. This analysis applies only to South Bradenton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in South Bradenton is 20.08 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Bradenton Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Bradenton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 73 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of South Bradenton, FL see the most incidents - about 99 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 31 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in South Bradenton, FL

The total projected cost of crime in South Bradenton for 2025 is $7,912,180. This translates to approximately $267 per resident and $621 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in South Bradenton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South Bradenton Compared to Other Cities?

South Bradenton, FL: $267
Gladeview, FL: $878
Parrish, FL: $91
Florida: $246
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Bradenton is $267 per year, which is $197 less than the national average and $20 more than Florida's state average. Below we compare cities similar to South Bradenton:
  • In Gladeview, FL, crime costs $878 per person, which is $611 more than in South Bradenton.
  • In Parrish, FL, crime costs $91 per person, which is $176 less than in South Bradenton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of South Bradenton for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to South Bradenton
Cost per South Bradenton Resident
Murder
$1.72 million
$58
Rape/Sexual Assault
$619,667
$21
Robbery
$322,081
$11
Assault
$1.76 million
$59
Kidnapping
$54,494
$2
Vehicle Theft
$471,975
$16
Burglary
$600,216
$20
Theft
$1.67 million
$56
Arson
$19,965
$1
Vandalism
$328,027
$11
Animal Cruelty
$4,151
$0
Drug Crimes
$275,372
$9
Identity Theft
$70,566
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$7,912,180
$267

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Bradenton, 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 South Bradenton totals $14,961,100 ($504 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $22,873,280 ($771 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 South Bradenton 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 east 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 South Bradenton has 2, have the same problem. Of South Bradenton’s 29,664 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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South Bradenton 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 South Bradenton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.070
Robbery
0.3452
Rape
0.3445
Murder
0.0308
Total Violent Crime
2.790 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
10.85
Vehicle Theft
1.027
Burglary
2.231
Arson
0.0279
Total Property Crime
14.13 (C)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0303
Drug Crimes
1.255
Vandalism
1.548
Identity Theft
0.3073
Animal Cruelty
0.0189
Total "Other" Rate
3.159 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in South Bradenton is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to South Bradenton.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

South Bradenton 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
B
A-
A-
F
F
F
D+
D+
D+
B-
B+
B+
A
A+
A+
A
A+
A+
A+
A-
A-
D+
C
C
B
C
C
C+
C-
C-

Considering only the crime rate, South Bradenton 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 South Bradenton, FL average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See South Bradenton schools on SchoolGrade

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