Is Denver or St. Petersburg Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, St. Petersburg is safer than Denver (Safety Score 18/100 vs 2/100), with a total crime rate of 3,081 per 100,000 versus 5,755 for Denver — 46% lower. Denver has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where St. Petersburg has a 54% lower rate.
Note: Denver is 2.7x 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 Denver, CO?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Denver | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,754.7 | 3,080.8 | +2,674.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 993.2 | 621.9 | +371.3 |
| Murder Rate | 9.8 | 6.8 | +3.0 |
| Rape Rate | 93.6 | 43.4 | +50.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 176.2 | 81.5 | +94.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 713.4 | 487.9 | +225.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,761.6 | 2,458.9 | +2,302.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 708.0 | 209.4 | +498.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,821.6 | 2,029.8 | +791.8 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 1,231.9 | 219.6 | +1,012.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Denver or St. Petersburg safer?
St. Petersburg is safer with a total crime rate of 3,081 per 100K vs 5,755 for Denver — a 46% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Denver has a violent crime rate of 993.2 per 100K while St. Petersburg has 621.9. St. Petersburg has lower violent crime.
About Denver, CO
Denver, the "Mile High City," sits at the base of the Rocky Mountains, a hub of Western expansion since its 1858 founding during the Gold Rush. This rapidly growing city is home to a diverse population of over 700,000 residents. With a safety score of 2/100 and a population coverage of 722,031, Denver has a total crime rate of 5,754.7 per 100,000 residents.
About St. Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg, Florida, known as the "Sunshine City," boasts a vibrant arts scene and beautiful waterfront parks along Tampa Bay. It is part of the Tampa Bay Area, a major metropolitan region on Florida's Gulf Coast. With a safety score of 18/100 and a population coverage of 264,999, St. Petersburg has a total crime rate of 3,080.8 per 100,000 residents.