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

Crime per Capita in Stuart

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

 

Stuart, FL Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A+
A+
Other Crime Grade
A+

$6.70 million

Cost of Crime™ for Stuart, FL

In 2025, crime will cost $258 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Stuart ranks in the 99th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 99% of cities but less safe than 1%. This analysis applies only to Stuart's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Stuart is 8.292 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Stuart Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Stuart varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 84 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 155 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Stuart, FL see the most incidents - about 121 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 31 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Stuart, FL

The total projected cost of crime in Stuart for 2025 is $6,704,831. This translates to approximately $110 per resident and $258 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in Stuart. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Stuart Compared to Other Cities?

Stuart, FL: $110
Gladeview, FL: $878
Parrish, FL: $91
Florida: $246
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Stuart is $110 per year, which is $354 less than the national average and $136 less than Florida's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Stuart:
  • In Gladeview, FL, crime costs $878 per person, which is $768 more than in Stuart.
  • In Parrish, FL, crime costs $91 per person, which is $19 less than in Stuart

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Stuart for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Stuart
Cost per Stuart Resident
Murder
$777,147
$13
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1.17 million
$19
Robbery
$434,708
$7
Assault
$1.25 million
$21
Kidnapping
$79,291
$1
Vehicle Theft
$544,193
$9
Burglary
$264,023
$4
Theft
$1.25 million
$21
Arson
$59,036
$1
Vandalism
$265,071
$4
Animal Cruelty
$8,343
$0
Drug Crimes
$452,312
$7
Identity Theft
$145,639
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$6,704,831
$110

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Stuart, 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 Stuart totals $11,353,840 ($186 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $18,058,672 ($296 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 Stuart 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 central 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 Stuart has 41, have the same problem. Of Stuart’s 60,927 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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Stuart 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 Stuart residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.7146
Robbery
0.2268
Rape
0.3172
Murder
0.0068
Total Violent Crime
1.265 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
3.971
Vehicle Theft
0.5768
Burglary
0.4778
Arson
0.0401
Total Property Crime
5.065 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0215
Drug Crimes
1.004
Vandalism
0.6090
Identity Theft
0.3088
Animal Cruelty
0.0185
Total "Other" Rate
1.961 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Stuart 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
F
F
F
C
B+
B+
D-
D
D
A-
B
B
C
D+
D+
C+
B
B
C
D-
D-
C
B+
B+
C-
D+
D+
D
B-
B-

Considering only the crime rate, Stuart is safer 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 Stuart, FL average SchoolGrade of B, with 47% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Stuart schools on SchoolGrade

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