Florida came in at number five on the list of Top 10 Most Dangerous States by 24/7 Wall St. in 2016. There were 1,149 total murders (third-highest in the nation) and 540.5 violent crimes per 100,000 people this year. Violent crimes were concentrated in Florida’s urban areas, as is the case with most states. Seven…
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Sarasota Florida Crime Rates
Florida has a long history of violent crime. The state is often on the news for unusual criminal activity and hair-raising stories, from kidnappings to grand theft auto. Sarasota’s criminal past has been rocky, hitting a five-year low in 2011. Sarasota is fairing better today, but there’s no guarantee that this will last. Crime Rate…