Is Tampa or Titusville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Titusville is safer than Tampa (Safety Score 46/100 vs 43/100), with a total crime rate of 1,801 per 100,000 versus 1,913 for Tampa — 6% lower. Tampa has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Titusville has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Tampa is 8.2x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Tampa | Titusville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,912.7 | 1,801.1 | +111.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 447.3 | 520.3 | -73.0 |
| Murder Rate | 8.8 | 0.0 | +8.8 |
| Rape Rate | 41.9 | 40.0 | +1.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 59.0 | 42.0 | +17.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 335.0 | 436.3 | -101.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,465.3 | 1,280.8 | +184.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 167.4 | 252.2 | -84.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,154.5 | 1,022.6 | +131.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 143.4 | 6.0 | +137.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tampa or Titusville safer?
Titusville is safer with a total crime rate of 1,801 per 100K vs 1,913 for Tampa — a 6% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Tampa has a violent crime rate of 447.3 per 100K while Titusville has 520.3. Tampa has lower violent crime.
About Tampa, FL
Tampa, a Gulf Coast city, boasts a rich Cuban heritage from its cigar industry days. It's a diverse port city situated on Tampa Bay, with a significant Hispanic population. With a safety score of 43/100 and a population coverage of 408,646, Tampa has a total crime rate of 1,912.7 per 100,000 residents.
About Titusville, FL
Titusville, Florida, sits on the Indian River Lagoon, directly across from the Kennedy Space Center. This Brevard County city is known as "Space City, USA" and offers a historic downtown with views of rocket launches. With a safety score of 46/100 and a population coverage of 49,970, Titusville has a total crime rate of 1,801.1 per 100,000 residents.