What is the most common type of crime in Tampa?

The most frequently reported category is Property with 742 incidents (13% of the 12-month total).

Where does Tampa crime data come from?

ScopeOut aggregates publicly reported incidents from local police agencies, sheriff offices, and open data portals. Incident detail and freshness depend on each agency's publishing cadence.

Tampa, FL Crime Rate

Q: How many crimes are reported in Tampa, FL?

ScopeOut has ingested 5,500 crime incidents in Tampa over the past 12 months from public police records, with 0 reported in the last 30 days.

5,500 reported incidents over the last 12 months. Last 30 days: 0 (-100% vs. monthly average).

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The Numbers

12-Month Total

5,500

Last 30 Days

Monthly Avg

458

Violent Share

Property Share

13%

12-month incident trend (oldest → newest):

Top Categories in Tampa

Category	12-mo Incidents	Share
Property	742	13.5%
Violent	226	4.1%
Other	32	0.6%

Categories are normalized across reporting agencies. Some agencies publish more granular subcategories than others, so totals are best read as relative shares within Tampa rather than national benchmarks.

What These Numbers Mean

Crime counts reflect reported incidents from agencies that publish open data. Cities with more transparent reporting will appear to have higher counts even when actual incident rates are similar. Tampa's 12-month total of 5,500 incidents includes 226 violent-category incidents (~4%) and 742 property-category incidents (~13%).

The most recent 30 days are running below Tampa's 12-month monthly average (0 vs. 458), which can indicate either a temporary lull or a publishing delay from the agency. Open the heatmap to see exactly where incidents cluster.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many crimes are reported in Tampa, FL?

5,500 incidents over the past 12 months in the ScopeOut database, with 0 in the last 30 days.

What is the most common type of crime?

Property (742 incidents, 13% of the 12-month total).

Is the data current?

Most local agencies publish incident data daily or weekly. Coverage and freshness vary by agency — the live map shows incident dates so you can judge for yourself.

Where does this data come from?

Public police records, sheriff offices, and open data portals. ScopeOut does not collect, store, or sell personal information from incident reports.

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