Is Meridian or Port St. Lucie Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Port St. Lucie is safer than Meridian (Safety Score 94/100 vs 85/100), with a total crime rate of 451 per 100,000 versus 718 for Meridian — 37% lower. Meridian has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Port St. Lucie has a 68% lower rate.
Meridian — 5-Year Trend
Violent
Property
Total
Port St. Lucie — 5-Year Trend
Violent
Property
Total
Meridian, ID
Port St. Lucie, FL
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Meridian | Port St. Lucie | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 718.2 | 450.5 | +267.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 146.8 | 70.2 | +76.6 |
| Murder Rate | 0.7 | 1.2 | -0.5 |
| Rape Rate | 29.9 | 7.3 | +22.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 10.7 | 3.5 | +7.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 105.5 | 58.2 | +47.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 571.4 | 380.3 | +191.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 52.0 | 47.8 | +4.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 482.4 | 330.9 | +151.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 37.1 | 1.5 | +35.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meridian or Port St. Lucie safer?
Port St. Lucie is safer with a total crime rate of 451 per 100K vs 718 for Meridian — a 37% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Meridian has a violent crime rate of 146.8 per 100K while Port St. Lucie has 70.2. Port St. Lucie has lower violent crime.
About Meridian, ID
Meridian, Idaho, once known as "Hunter," is a rapidly growing city in Ada County, part of the Boise metropolitan area. Its population has surged, and it hosts the annual Meridian Dairy Days, a nod to its agricultural past. With a safety score of 85/100 and a population coverage of 140,353, Meridian has a total crime rate of 718.2 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.