Moving from Bartow, FL to Port St. Lucie, FL?
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Is Bartow or Port St. Lucie Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Port St. Lucie is safer than Bartow (Safety Score 94/100 vs 34/100), with a total crime rate of 451 per 100,000 versus 2,282 for Bartow — 80% lower. Bartow has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Port St. Lucie has a 95% lower rate.
Note: Port St. Lucie is 12.4x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Bartow, FL?
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Port St. Lucie — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Bartow | Port St. Lucie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,281.8 | 450.5 | +1,831.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 491.7 | 70.2 | +421.5 |
| Murder Rate | 4.8 | 1.2 | +3.6 |
| Rape Rate | 43.0 | 7.3 | +35.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 66.8 | 3.5 | +63.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 377.1 | 58.2 | +318.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,790.2 | 380.3 | +1,409.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 372.4 | 47.8 | +324.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,298.5 | 330.9 | +967.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 119.3 | 1.5 | +117.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Bartow, FL to Port St. Lucie, FL?
The Moving Checklist Planner turns your move-in date into a dated checklist, packing inventory and budget — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bartow or Port St. Lucie safer?
Port St. Lucie is safer with a total crime rate of 451 per 100K vs 2,282 for Bartow — a 80% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bartow has a violent crime rate of 491.7 per 100K while Port St. Lucie has 70.2. Port St. Lucie has lower violent crime.
About Bartow, FL
Bartow, the "City of Oaks and Azaleas," is the county seat of Polk County in Central Florida. Founded in 1851, it's home to the historic Polk County Courthouse and a diverse population of about 20,000 residents. With a safety score of 34/100 and a population coverage of 20,948, Bartow has a total crime rate of 2,281.8 per 100,000 residents.
About Port St. Lucie, FL
Port St. Lucie, a planned community on Florida's Treasure Coast, grew rapidly in the early 2000s. It's home to the PGA Village and offers a suburban feel with a median age of around 42. With a safety score of 94/100 and a population coverage of 259,267, Port St. Lucie has a total crime rate of 450.5 per 100,000 residents.