There are about 85,000 people living in North Port, Florida, a small city on the Gulf Coast of Florida. North Port is known for its natural springs, parks, and walks. It is in Sarasota County.
People say it is one of the safest cities in Florida because it has a good quality of life and a low crime rate. Still, it’s important to remember that not all North Port areas are the same when it comes to safety and peace.
Some places have higher rates of crime and violence, so people who live there or are just visiting should be careful or stay away from those areas altogether. Using crime rates and rankings from a number of different sources, this piece will look at five of North Port’s most dangerous neighborhoods.
Gulf Beach Heights / Perdido Bay
The Gulf Beach Heights / Perdido Bay neighborhood is on the southwest side of North Port, close to the line with Charlotte County. It is a coastal area with a mix of homes and businesses.
NeighborhoodScout says that there are 29 violent crimes for every 1,000 people who live in this area and 36 property crimes for every 1,000 people who live there. Robbery, violence, burglary, and theft are the crimes that happen here most often.
There are 18% poor people in the Gulf Beach Heights/Perdido Bay neighborhood, and the average household income is $49,000.
Pleasant Grove / Quinavista
In the southeast corner of North Port, close to Myakka River State Park, is the Pleasant Grove/Quinavista area. It has a rural look, with big lots, farms, and ranches.
NeighborhoodScout says that there are 25 violent crimes for every 1,000 people who live in this area and 32 property crimes for every 1,000 people who live there.
Among the most common crimes in this area are theft, break-ins, and car theft. One fifth of the people living in the Pleasant Grove/Quinavista neighborhood are poor, and the average family income is $52,000.
Paradise Beach / Perdido Heights
The Paradise Beach/Perdido Heights neighborhood is in the southwest corner of North Port, right next to the line with Charlotte County. It is an area along the coast with both residential and business buildings.
area Scout says that there are 23 violent crimes for every 1,000 people who live in this area and 30 property crimes for every 1,000 people who live there. Robbery, violence, burglary, and theft are all crimes that happen a lot in this area.
There are 17% poor people in the Paradise Beach/Perdido Heights neighborhood, and the average household income is $50,000.
Dallas White Park
The Dallas White Park neighborhood is in the northwest part of North Port, close to I-75. It is a suburban area with single-family homes, apartments, and shops.
NeighborhoodScout says that there are 21 serious crimes for every 1,000 people living in this neighborhood and 28 property crimes for every 1,000 people living in this neighborhood.
In this area, theft, break-ins, and violence are the most common crimes. A quarter of the people living in Dallas’s White Park neighborhood are poor, and the average family income is $55,000.
Ponce de Leon Blvd / N Biscayne Dr
The area at Ponce de Leon Blvd. and N. Biscayne Dr. is in the northeast of North Port, close to the line with Charlotte County. There are mostly single-family homes and trailer homes in this wooded area.
Neighborhood Scout says that 19 out of every 1,000 people who live in this neighborhood are violently abused and 26 out of every 1,000 people who live in this neighborhood are victims of property crimes.
Most of the crimes recorded in this area are theft, break-ins, and assaults. A quarter of the people living in the Ponce de Leon Blvd/N Biscayne Dr neighborhood are poor, and the average family income is $57,000.
In conclusion
North Port is a mostly safe and quiet city with lots of things to do and places to visit. But it is important to know that there are some areas where crime and violence are more common.
The five neighborhoods this piece talks about are some of the most dangerous in North Port. People who live or visit should be very careful in these areas or stay away from them completely. Even though work is being done to bring these areas back to life and make them better, they need to make a lot of progress before they can be called safe and livable.