St. Petersburg is a city in Florida that attracts many visitors and residents with its sunny weather, beautiful beaches, and vibrant culture.
However, not all parts of the city are equally safe and some neighborhoods have higher rates of crime than others.
In this article, we will look at the 7 most dangerous neighborhoods in St. Petersburg based on crime data and statistics.
How We Ranked the Neighborhoods
To rank the neighborhoods, we used data from NeighborhoodScout, a website that provides crime, demographic, and real estate analytics for every location in the U.S.
We looked at the violent crime rate and the property crime rate for each neighborhood and compared them to the national averages. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery, and assault, while property crimes include burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft.
We also considered the overall crime grade that NeighborhoodScout assigns to each neighborhood based on the type and severity of the crimes.
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The 7 Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in St. Petersburg
Here are the 7 most dangerous neighborhoods in St. Petersburg according to our ranking:
Childs Park
This neighborhood has a violent crime rate of 14.8 per 1,000 residents, which is more than three times the national average of 4 per 1,000. The property crime rate is also high at 45.8 per 1,000 residents, compared to the national average of 21.1 per 1,000. The overall crime grade for this neighborhood is F, meaning it is one of the most unsafe areas in the city.
Bartlett Park
This neighborhood has a violent crime rate of 12.9 per 1,000 residents and a property crime rate of 44.6 per 1,000 residents, both of which are well above the national averages. The overall crime grade for this neighborhood is F as well.
Wildwood Heights
This neighborhood has a violent crime rate of 11.9 per 1,000 residents and a property crime rate of 42.2 per 1,000 residents, both of which are more than twice the national averages. The overall crime grade for this neighborhood is F too.
Melrose-Cercy
This neighborhood has a violent crime rate of 10.9 per 1,000 residents and a property crime rate of 40.5 per 1,000 residents, both of which are significantly higher than the national averages. The overall crime grade for this neighborhood is F also.
Jordan Park
This neighborhood has a violent crime rate of 10.4 per 1,000 residents and a property crime rate of 39.8 per 1,000 residents, both of which are much higher than the national averages. The overall crime grade for this neighborhood is F as well.
Palmetto Park
This neighborhood has a violent crime rate of 9.8 per 1,000 residents and a property crime rate of 38.3 per 1,000 residents, both of which are considerably higher than the national averages. The overall crime grade for this neighborhood is D-, meaning it is very unsafe.
Harbordale
This neighborhood has a violent crime rate of 9 per 1,000 residents and a property crime rate of 36.5 per 1,000 residents, both of which are much higher than the national averages. The overall crime grade for this neighborhood is D-, meaning it is very unsafe as well.
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Conclusion
St. Petersburg is a city with many attractions and amenities, but it also has some areas that are plagued by high levels of crime and violence.
If you are planning to visit or live in St. Petersburg, you should be aware of these neighborhoods and avoid them if possible or take extra precautions if you have to go there.
