Violent crime
122 per 100,000 residents, per year
1,338 reported in the 12 months to Jul 2026
−9% vs. the previous 12 months
Data through July 2026, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
Crime in Hillsborough County, FL (Sheriff)
The violent crime rate in Hillsborough County (Sheriff) is 122 per 100,000 residents per year over the 12 months to July 2026, 72% below the average of the 302 cities and county areas we cover. That is −9% compared with the previous 12 months.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office covers 1,092,535 of Hillsborough County’s 1,574,115 residents (69%, by the FBI’s count), mostly the parts of the county without a police department of their own.
The numbers
12 months to Jul 2026Property crime
383 per 100,000 residents, per year
4,184 reported in the 12 months to Jul 2026
−22% vs. the previous 12 months
All reported
505 per 100,000 residents, per year
5,522 reported in the 12 months to Jul 2026
Annual rates: reported incidents over the last 12 months per 100,000 residents (the 1,092,535 residents the agency serves, per the FBI).
What counts as violent and property crime
Counted the FBI's way, the same for every police agency: violent crime is homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property crime is burglary, theft, vehicle theft and arson. Simple assault is not counted as violent. How we count
Where Hillsborough County sits among covered places
violent, per 100k, per year122
Hillsborough County (Sheriff) has the 270th-highest rate of the 302 cities and county areas on this site, higher than 32 of the other 301.
Carmel 51avg 437Detroit 1,632
The ring is Hillsborough County (Sheriff); the tick is the average of all 302 cities and county areas.
| Place | Violent per 100k | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, VA | 128 | 265 |
| Nashua, NH | 128 | 266 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 127 | 267 |
| Calvert County, MD (Sheriff) | 127 | 268 |
| McAllen, TX | 126 | 269 |
| Hillsborough County, FL (Sheriff) | 122 | 270 |
| Charlotte County, FL (Sheriff) | 118 | 271 |
| St. Cloud, FL | 117 | 272 |
| Gilbert, AZ | 115 | 273 |
| Miramar, FL | 115 | 274 |
| Santa Rosa County, FL (Sheriff) | 114 | 275 |
The places closest to Hillsborough County (Sheriff) in the ranking, highest rate first. See all 302 cities and county areas
Hillsborough County crime map
cities around itThe FBI publishes area-wide totals from Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, not where each crime happened, so there is no street-level map of Hillsborough County (Sheriff) on this page.
Of the 8 covered cities nearest Hillsborough County (Sheriff), all 8 have a higher violent crime rate. The closest is Tampa, FL, 9 miles away.
| Place | Violent per 100k | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County, FL (Sheriff)County area, not drawn on the map | 122 | |
| Tampa, FL | 338 | 9 mi |
| Pinellas County, FL (Sheriff)County area, not drawn on the map | 147 | 24 mi |
| Lakeland, FL | 371 | 26 mi |
| Largo, FL | 152 | 26 mi |
| Clearwater, FL | 248 | 28 mi |
| Pasco County, FL (Sheriff)County area, not drawn on the map | 194 | 29 mi |
| Bradenton, FL | 355 | 31 mi |
| Hernando County, FL (Sheriff)County area, not drawn on the map | 245 | 46 mi |
About the colors and distances
Colors use the same scale as the rest of the site, from the lowest to the highest violent crime rate among the 302 cities and county areas we cover. City outlines from the U.S. Census Bureau. Distances are straight-line, between city centers.
Reported crime by type
12 months to Jul 2026- RobberyTaking property by force or threatViolent, 96 reported8.8−15% vs. a year ago
- HomicideViolent, 21 reported1.9−34% vs. a year ago
- TheftShoplifting, pickpocketing and other theft without force or entryProperty, 2,675 reported245−15% vs. a year ago
- Theft from vehiclesItems or parts taken from a vehicle, break-ins includedProperty, 874 reported80−33% vs. a year ago
- BurglaryEntering a home or business to stealProperty, 310 reported28−28% vs. a year ago
- Vehicle theftProperty, 307 reported28−32% vs. a year ago
See the table
| Offense | Reported | Per 100k | vs. previous month | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RobberyViolent | 96 | 8.8 | — | −15% |
| HomicideViolent | 21 | 1.9 | — | −34% |
| TheftProperty | 2,675 | 245 | — | −15% |
| Theft from vehiclesProperty | 874 | 80 | — | −33% |
| BurglaryProperty | 310 | 28 | — | −28% |
| Vehicle theftProperty | 307 | 28 | — | −32% |
About these categories
Homicide, robbery, burglary, theft and vehicle theft come from the same reports Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office sends the FBI. Theft from vehicles is NIBRS codes 23F and 23G (items and parts taken from a vehicle) and theft is the rest of larceny. Robbery is part of violent crime and the others of property crime; assault and rape count in violent crime but are not listed separately, so the rows do not add up to the totals. Red means more than before, green means fewer. “Not yet” means the site does not have that month from a year earlier.
Against other places of 100,000+ residents: vehicle theft (154th highest rate of 155), robbery (152nd highest rate of 152) and burglary (167th highest rate of 168).
Month by month
Aug 2025 to Jul 2026Violent crime −9%
| Month | Violent crimes | Month a year earlier | Violent crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 97 | Aug 2024 | 151 |
| Sep 2025 | 144 | Sep 2024 | 120 |
| Oct 2025 | 105 | Oct 2024 | 132 |
| Nov 2025 | 110 | Nov 2024 | 138 |
| Dec 2025 | 126 | Dec 2024 | 130 |
| Jan 2026 | 96 | Jan 2025 | 111 |
| Feb 2026 | 106 | Feb 2025 | 101 |
| Mar 2026 | 121 | Mar 2025 | 106 |
| Apr 2026 | 119 | Apr 2025 | 116 |
| May 2026 | 106 | May 2025 | 126 |
| Jun 2026 | 102 | Jun 2025 | 119 |
| Jul 2026 | 106 | Jul 2025 | 116 |
Homicides −34%
| Month | Homicides | Month a year earlier | Homicides |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 3 | Aug 2024 | 3 |
| Sep 2025 | 2 | Sep 2024 | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | Oct 2024 | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | 0 | Nov 2024 | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 | Dec 2024 | 6 |
| Jan 2026 | 0 | Jan 2025 | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | 1 | Feb 2025 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 4 | Mar 2025 | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | 5 | Apr 2025 | 5 |
| May 2026 | 0 | May 2025 | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | 3 | Jun 2025 | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | 1 | Jul 2025 | 0 |
14 in 2026 through July, 15 in the same months of 2025. Compare with other places
Every month since Aug 2023
| Month | Violent | Property | Homicides |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 106 | 320 | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | 102 | 342 | 3 |
| May 2026 | 106 | 399 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 119 | 397 | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | 121 | 329 | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | 106 | 304 | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | 96 | 309 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 126 | 323 | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | 110 | 380 | 0 |
| Oct 2025 | 105 | 356 | 1 |
| Sep 2025 | 144 | 351 | 2 |
| Aug 2025 | 97 | 374 | 3 |
| Jul 2025 | 116 | 400 | 0 |
| Jun 2025 | 119 | 382 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 126 | 425 | 2 |
| Apr 2025 | 116 | 412 | 5 |
| Mar 2025 | 106 | 448 | 2 |
| Feb 2025 | 101 | 460 | 0 |
| Jan 2025 | 111 | 450 | 1 |
| Dec 2024 | 130 | 460 | 6 |
| Nov 2024 | 138 | 466 | 4 |
| Oct 2024 | 132 | 539 | 3 |
| Sep 2024 | 120 | 463 | 1 |
| Aug 2024 | 151 | 459 | 3 |
| Jul 2024 | 133 | 525 | 8 |
| Jun 2024 | 140 | 513 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 180 | 522 | 4 |
| Apr 2024 | 133 | 516 | 4 |
| Mar 2024 | 126 | 548 | 1 |
| Feb 2024 | 105 | 561 | 7 |
| Jan 2024 | 143 | 583 | 1 |
| Dec 2023 | 161 | 628 | 2 |
| Nov 2023 | 135 | 592 | 3 |
| Oct 2023 | 177 | 603 | 3 |
| Sep 2023 | 145 | 552 | 3 |
| Aug 2023 | 137 | 582 | 2 |
How Hillsborough County (Sheriff) compares
per 100k, per yearSimilar size
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | Jacksonville, FL | 524 | 2,133 | 1,008,920 | Jul 2026 |
| 102 | Charlotte, NC | 499 | 3,018 | 1,035,037 | Sep 2026 |
| 114 | San Jose, CA | 463 | 2,359 | 994,435 | Jul 2026 |
| 124 | Austin, TX | 410 | 2,891 | 961,855 | Sep 2026 |
| 153 | Columbus, OH | 355 | 2,374 | 940,106 | Aug 2026 |
| 170 | Fort Worth, TX | 325 | 1,972 | 1,030,410 | Aug 2026 |
| 176 | Miami-Dade County, FL (County Police) | 304 | 1,508 | 1,200,003 | Aug 2026 |
| 236 | Honolulu, HI | 187 | 1,521 | 987,000 | Nov 2025 |
| 252 | Montgomery County, MD (County Police) | 148 | 1,476 | 924,573 | Jun 2026 |
| 270 | Hillsborough County, FL (Sheriff) | 122 | 383 | 1,092,535 | Jul 2026 |
The 10 places closest to Hillsborough County (Sheriff) in population, Hillsborough County (Sheriff) included, highest violent crime rate first.
Same state
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 | Coral Springs, FL | 137 | 683 | 141,436 | Sep 2026 |
| 263 | Sumter County, FL (Sheriff) | 134 | 455 | 137,903 | Aug 2026 |
| 264 | Martin County, FL (Sheriff) | 131 | 561 | 141,710 | Jul 2026 |
| 267 | Port St. Lucie, FL | 127 | 574 | 273,427 | Aug 2026 |
| 270 | Hillsborough County, FL (Sheriff) | 122 | 383 | 1,092,535 | Jul 2026 |
| 271 | Charlotte County, FL (Sheriff) | 118 | 543 | 194,478 | Oct 2026 |
| 272 | St. Cloud, FL | 117 | 572 | 74,269 | Sep 2026 |
| 274 | Miramar, FL | 115 | 589 | 144,398 | Aug 2026 |
| 275 | Santa Rosa County, FL (Sheriff) | 114 | 331 | 190,022 | Aug 2026 |
| 279 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 104 | 1,239 | 64,337 | Jun 2026 |
The 10 of 50 places in Florida closest to Hillsborough County (Sheriff) in violent crime rate. All 50 in Florida
Nearby
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129 | Sarasota, FL | 399 | 1,193 | 58,428 | Aug 2026 |
| 145 | Lakeland, FL | 371 | 1,402 | 127,935 | Apr 2026 |
| 152 | Bradenton, FL | 355 | 1,272 | 58,792 | Sep 2026 |
| 164 | Tampa, FL | 338 | 994 | 421,313 | Feb 2026 |
| 200 | Clearwater, FL | 248 | 1,346 | 116,679 | Jul 2026 |
| 202 | Hernando County, FL (Sheriff) | 245 | 644 | 210,286 | Aug 2026 |
| 234 | Pasco County, FL (Sheriff) | 194 | 641 | 617,158 | Aug 2026 |
| 249 | Largo, FL | 152 | 996 | 82,264 | Sep 2026 |
| 253 | Pinellas County, FL (Sheriff) | 147 | 687 | 257,198 | Aug 2026 |
| 270 | Hillsborough County, FL (Sheriff) | 122 | 383 | 1,092,535 | Jul 2026 |
The 9 places on this site closest to Hillsborough County (Sheriff) by distance, highest violent crime rate first.
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
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Figures are what each agency reports to the FBI, over the last 12 months it has reported in full, so the months differ. See all 302 cities and county areas in the rankings
Compare Hillsborough County (Sheriff) side by side with Jacksonville, Miami or Tampa, or with any other place.
Other cities and county areas in Florida
8 closest of 49Florida as a whole has 267 violent crimes per 100,000 residents per year, as reported to the FBI over the 12 months to Jun 2026; Hillsborough County (Sheriff)’s rate is 54% below the state’s.
TampaPinellas County (Sheriff)LakelandLargoClearwaterPasco County (Sheriff)BradentonHernando County (Sheriff)
Common questions
answered with the data aboveIs Hillsborough County (Sheriff) safe?
By reported violent crime, Hillsborough County (Sheriff) is well below the average of the 302 cities and county areas on this site: 122 violent crimes per 100,000 residents per year over the 12 months to July 2026, −9% versus the previous 12 months. Safety varies a lot by neighborhood, so the figure for the whole area is only a starting point.
Is there a crime map for Hillsborough County?
This site does not have one for Hillsborough County. The figures on this page come from the FBI, which receives city totals rather than locations, so CurrentCrimeMap shows how Hillsborough County (Sheriff) compares with nearby places such as Tampa, FL instead of a street-level map.
What is the crime rate in Hillsborough County (Sheriff)?
122 violent and 383 property crimes per 100,000 residents per year, based on 5,522 incidents reported to Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office over the 12 months to July 2026. Violent crime includes 96 robberies (property taken by force or threat); property crime includes 310 burglaries, 874 thefts from vehicles and 2,675 other thefts.
Is crime in Hillsborough County (Sheriff) going up or down?
It is going down: violent crime −9% and property crime −22% over the last 12 months compared with the 12 months before.
How many homicides has Hillsborough County (Sheriff) had in 2026?
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office reported 14 homicides from January to July 2026, the latest month it has reported in full, against 15 in the same months of 2025. Over the 12 months to Jul 2026 the count was 21, or 2 per 100,000 residents.
Where does the data come from?
From Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, via FBI Crime Data Explorer (dataset FL0290000). We count reported incidents by month and offense type and divide by the population the agency serves, as the FBI reports it. Reported crime undercounts actual crime; see the methodology page for what the numbers leave out.
Moving to or visiting Hillsborough County (Sheriff)
12 months to July 2026- Violent crime was down 9% and property crime down 22% over the 12 months to July 2026, compared with the 12 months before.
- 21 homicides over the 12 months to July 2026, down 34% on the 12 months before.
| What most people ask about | Reported | Per 100k | vs. the 12 months before |
|---|---|---|---|
| RobberyTaking property by force or threat | 96 | 9 | −15% |
| BurglaryEntering a home or business to steal | 310 | 28 | −28% |
| Theft from vehiclesItems or parts taken from a vehicle, break-ins included | 874 | 80 | −33% |
| Vehicle theft | 307 | 28 | −32% |
What these numbers leave out: most crime never reaches the police. In the federal victim survey (BJS, 2024), about half of violent crimes and less than a third of property crimes were reported, and only a quarter of everyday thefts. Rates are per resident, so busy downtowns and tourist areas look worse than they are for the people who visit them.
The official source is FBI Crime Data Explorer. For what to look for, and what not to read into a rate, see how to read US crime numbers.
Source and dates
FL0290000- Source
- Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, via FBI Crime Data Explorer (dataset FL0290000)
- Latest complete month
- July 2026
- History on this site
- August 2023 to July 2026 (43 months)
- Update schedule
- Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office reports monthly to the FBI under the national NIBRS standard. We refresh every morning and publish the most recent 12 months the agency has reported in full.
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