Violent Crime per Capita in South Seminole Heights
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 South Seminole Heights residents.
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B+
Violent Crime Grade |
C+ |
B- |
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Other Crime Grade |
A |
$1.08 million
Cost of Crime™ for South Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL
In 2025, violent crime will cost $491 per household.
Crime Grade's violent 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.
The C+ grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is about the same as that of the average US neighborhood. South Seminole Heights ranks in the 51st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 51% of neighborhoods but less safe than 49%. This analysis applies only to South Seminole Heights's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The violent crime rate in South Seminole Heights is 4.299 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Seminole Heights residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in South Seminole Heights varies by area - ranging from 1 in 133 in the east areas to 1 in 350 in the southwest.
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 4 per year. In contrast, the south part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 1 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 $1,077,083. This translates to approximately $228 per resident and $491 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in South Seminole Heights. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 42.0%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 44.9%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in South Seminole Heights Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| South Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL: | $228 |
|---|---|
| Model City, Miami, FL: | $598 |
| Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL: | $42 |
| Florida: | $156 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in South Seminole Heights is $228 per year, which is $30 less than the national average and $73 more than Tampa's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to South Seminole Heights:
- In Model City, Miami, FL, crime costs $598 per person, which is $370 more than in South Seminole Heights.
- In Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL, crime costs $42 per person, which is $186 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 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$1,077,083 |
$228 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent 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 $4,618,672 ($978 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 Violent Crime Maps
When interpreting the South Seminole Heights violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 violent 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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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 South Seminole Heights residents in a standard year.
South Seminole Heights Violent Crime Breakdown
The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 South Seminole Heights residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
3.300 |
Robbery |
0.6473 |
Rape |
0.3006 |
Murder |
0.0504 |
Total Violent Crime |
4.299 (C+) |
Individual South Seminole Heights Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of violent crime in South Seminole Heights is lower. 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 violent 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 violent crime rate, South Seminole Heights is less safe than the Florida state average and less safe than the national average.
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