The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in South Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in South Seminole Heights

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

 

South Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL Map of Crime Rates
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B+

Overall Crime Grade™

C+
B-
Other Crime Grade
A

$1.81 million

Cost of Crime™ for South Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL

In 2025, crime will cost $826 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. South Seminole Heights ranks in the 72nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 72% of neighborhoods but less safe than 28%. This analysis applies only to South Seminole Heights's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in South Seminole Heights is 26.83 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Seminole Heights Residents generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Seminole Heights varies by area - ranging from 1 in 25 in the east areas to 1 in 46 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of South Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL see the most incidents - about 24 per year. In contrast, the south part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 7 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in South Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL

The total projected cost of crime in South Seminole Heights for 2025 is $1,810,978. This translates to approximately $384 per resident and $826 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in South Seminole Heights. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South Seminole Heights Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

South Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL: $384
Model City, Miami, FL: $788
Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL: $70
Florida: $246
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Seminole Heights is $384 per year, which is $81 less than the national average and $137 more than Tampa's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to South Seminole Heights:
  • In Model City, Miami, FL, crime costs $788 per person, which is $405 more than in South Seminole Heights.
  • In Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL, crime costs $70 per person, which is $314 less than in South Seminole Heights

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of South Seminole Heights for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to South Seminole Heights
Cost per South Seminole Heights Resident
Murder
$447,280
$95
Rape/Sexual Assault
$86,075
$18
Robbery
$96,148
$20
Assault
$447,581
$95
Kidnapping
$9,296
$2
Vehicle Theft
$121,161
$26
Burglary
$128,787
$27
Theft
$347,536
$74
Arson
$3,490
$1
Vandalism
$67,744
$14
Animal Cruelty
$710
$0
Drug Crimes
$44,504
$9
Identity Theft
$10,666
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$1,810,978
$384

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Seminole Heights, 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 South Seminole Heights totals $3,541,589 ($750 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,352,566 ($1,134 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 Seminole Heights 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, of which South Seminole Heights has 2, have the same problem. Of South Seminole Heights’s 4,722 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 Seminole Heights 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 Seminole Heights residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.300
Robbery
0.6473
Rape
0.3006
Murder
0.0504
Total Violent Crime
4.299 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
14.21
Vehicle Theft
1.657
Burglary
3.007
Arson
0.0306
Total Property Crime
18.91 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0325
Drug Crimes
1.274
Vandalism
2.008
Identity Theft
0.2918
Animal Cruelty
0.0203
Total "Other" Rate
3.627 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in South Seminole Heights is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to South Seminole Heights.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

South Seminole Heights 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
D-
F
F
A-
C+
C+
B
B-
B-
B-
B-
B-
A-
B
B
B+
A-
A-
C-
D+
D+
C
B
B
F
F
F
D-
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, South Seminole Heights 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 Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See South Seminole Heights schools on SchoolGrade

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