Florida ranks #11 of 50 US states by overall crime rate (safest first), placing it in the safest quartile nationally. Its total crime rate is 2,247 per 100,000 residents — 19% below the national average. Safety varies widely by city; the safest reporting city is Tavares.

Florida Crime Rate: #11 Safest State, 68 Cities Ranked

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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI crime data, Florida has a total crime rate of 2,247 per 100,000 residents — 19% below the national average — ranking #11 of 50 US states (safest first), in the safest quartile. Its safest reporting city is Tavares.

Limited Data Coverage

Our dataset includes 68 reporting cities covering 4,164,864 of Florida's 22,610,726 residents (18%). Crime rates shown are based on reporting cities only and may not represent the full state. This is common in states transitioning to the newer NIBRS reporting system.

Florida Crime Overview

Florida reported a total crime rate of 2,247.2 per 100,000 residents — 19% below the national average of 2,785.9. This ranks Florida #11 out of 50 states (safest first).

Compared to the previous year, Florida's crime rate decreased by 0.8%, with violent crime up 6%.

Within the state, Tavares is the safest city (crime rate: 307), while Florida City has the highest rate (10,305) — a 33.5x difference that highlights how much safety can vary within a single state.

For residents, travelers, and those considering a move to Florida, these statistics provide a data-driven baseline. Browse the city-level table below to find specific communities, or see how Florida compares to its neighboring states. For the full list of safe and high-crime areas, visit safest cities in Florida or most dangerous cities in Florida.

Crime Breakdown

Crime Type	Incidents	Rate per 100K	National Avg
Violent Crime	15,687	376.7	478.2
Murder	219	5.3	6.3
Rape	1,390	33.4	43.8
Robbery	2,507	60.2	94.0
Aggravated Assault	11,525	276.7	333.5
Property Crime	77,904	1,870.5	2,307.7
Burglary	8,301	199.3	292.0
Larceny-Theft	63,695	1,529.3	1,657.7
Motor Vehicle Theft	5,908	141.9	358.0
Arson	0	0.0	0.0

Understanding Florida's Crime Profile

Of Florida's total crime rate, 16.8% is violent crime and 83.2% is property crime. Nationally, violent crime makes up 17.2% of all crime, meaning Florida has a lower-than-average share of violent offenses.

Florida's murder rate is 5.3 per 100K, which is 17% below the national rate of 6.3. Murder is the least common but most serious violent crime, and even small differences in rate can reflect meaningful differences in public safety.

These statistics are compiled from 68 cities across the state that report to the FBI's UCR program. Coverage varies by state — so these numbers represent the best available estimate, not a perfect census. For details, see our methodology page.

Property crime accounts for the bulk of Florida's total rate at 1,871 per 100K. This includes burglary, larceny-theft (the most common crime nationwide), motor vehicle theft, and arson. While property crime is less immediately dangerous than violent crime, high rates can affect quality of life, insurance costs, and economic investment in affected areas.

Cities in Florida by Crime Rate

Cities ranked from safest to most dangerous (10,000+ residents).

#	City	Coverage	Total Crime Rate	Violent Crime Rate	Safety Score
1	Tavares	21,790	307.5	64.3	98/100
2	Davenport	17,456	418.2	74.5	95/100
3	Satellite Beach	11,380	421.8	43.9	95/100
4	Port St. Lucie	259,267	450.5	70.2	94/100
5	Marco Island	16,362	470.6	61.1	94/100
6	Jupiter	61,348	591.7	94.5	89/100
7	North Palm Beach Department	13,082	634.5	84.1	88/100
8	Oviedo	41,656	689.0	105.6	86/100
9	Lynn Haven	21,152	784.8	141.8	82/100
10	Key Biscayne	14,306	831.8	55.9	81/100
11	North Port	93,930	875.1	93.7	79/100
12	Haines City	41,035	926.0	131.6	78/100
13	St. Cloud	68,966	946.8	188.5	77/100
14	Sebastian	27,445	1,053.0	153.0	73/100
15	Hialeah Gardens	22,065	1,083.2	63.5	71/100
16	Lake Mary	16,669	1,175.8	138.0	68/100
17	Coral Springs	135,157	1,231.2	137.6	66/100
18	Fort Pierce	49,977	1,294.6	222.1	64/100
19	Sunny Isles Beach	21,762	1,328.0	133.3	63/100
20	West Melbourne	30,057	1,350.8	153.0	62/100
21	Palm Bay	141,137	1,365.3	347.9	61/100
22	Miami Lakes	31,511	1,415.4	101.6	60/100
23	Lighthouse Point	10,512	1,426.9	47.6	59/100
24	Maitland	19,136	1,478.9	125.4	57/100
25	Longwood	17,298	1,607.1	242.8	53/100
26	Crestview	29,903	1,621.9	214.0	52/100
27	Atlantic Beach	13,079	1,651.5	160.6	52/100
28	Lake Wales	16,813	1,772.4	243.9	48/100
29	Winter Haven	59,450	1,784.7	235.5	47/100
30	Tarpon Springs	26,119	1,791.8	237.4	47/100
31	Titusville	49,970	1,801.1	520.3	47/100
32	Boca Raton	100,557	1,847.7	171.1	45/100
33	Tampa	408,646	1,912.7	447.3	43/100
34	Temple Terrace	27,062	2,069.3	417.6	39/100
35	Sarasota	58,432	2,164.9	549.4	36/100
36	Sweetwater	20,733	2,170.5	101.3	36/100
37	Bartow	20,948	2,281.8	491.7	34/100
38	Bradenton	57,503	2,318.1	452.2	33/100
39	Auburndale	21,677	2,334.3	216.8	32/100
40	Palmetto	13,662	2,386.2	607.5	31/100
41	Kissimmee	81,967	2,386.3	491.7	31/100
42	Brooksville	10,086	2,439.0	426.3	30/100
43	Stuart	20,109	2,456.6	308.3	29/100
44	Plantation	98,100	2,483.2	210.0	29/100
45	Gulfport	11,618	2,496.1	309.9	29/100
46	Leesburg	33,435	2,557.2	379.8	28/100
47	South Miami	12,106	2,610.3	446.1	26/100
48	Key West	24,697	2,611.7	352.3	26/100
49	Altamonte Springs	44,956	2,651.5	340.3	25/100
50	Boynton Beach	81,473	2,702.7	419.8	24/100
51	West Palm Beach	126,427	2,713.8	575.8	24/100
52	Apopka	60,583	2,748.3	430.8	24/100
53	Sanford	66,900	2,795.2	542.6	23/100
54	Panama City	36,646	2,838.0	649.5	22/100
55	Miami Gardens	110,466	2,844.3	414.6	22/100
56	Casselberry	31,166	2,871.7	282.4	22/100
57	Delray Beach	67,780	3,055.5	424.9	19/100
58	St. Petersburg	264,999	3,080.8	621.9	18/100
59	Gainesville	147,022	3,447.8	744.1	14/100
60	Miami	460,392	3,468.8	473.7	13/100
61	North Miami Beach	42,574	3,495.1	582.5	13/100
62	Ocala	70,046	3,560.5	511.1	12/100
63	Miami Shores	11,476	3,938.7	252.7	9/100
64	Palatka	10,816	4,003.3	268.1	9/100
65	Aventura	38,317	4,254.0	164.4	7/100
66	Riviera Beach	39,021	4,574.5	943.1	5/100
67	Cocoa	20,235	4,635.5	1,082.3	5/100
68	Florida City	12,441	10,304.6	2,290.8	1/100

Florida Crime Rate Trends

Year	Coverage	Total Crime Rate	Violent Crime Rate	Property Crime Rate
2024	4,164,864	2,247.2	376.7	1,870.5
2023	4,503,948	2,265.6	355.3	1,910.3
2022	5,506,290	2,481.9	423.5	2,058.4
2021	1,168,667	1,680.6	355.7	1,324.9
2020	8,784,678	2,771.8	471.3	2,300.5
2019	8,787,426	3,290.5	453.7	2,836.8

Florida Crime Trends: 6-Year Analysis

Over the 6-year period from 2019 to 2024, Florida's total crime rate decreased by 31.7%, moving from 3,290 to 2,247 per 100,000 residents. This long-term trajectory provides important context beyond any single year's snapshot.

In the most recent year-over-year comparison, Florida's crime rate decreased by 0.8%, with violent crime specifically increasing 6%. Short-term changes don't always indicate a lasting trend, but consecutive years of movement in the same direction are worth noting.

Many factors can influence year-over-year changes, including shifts in policing strategies, economic conditions, population growth, and changes in how agencies report data to the FBI. For the most reliable picture, focus on the multi-year trend rather than any single year's change.

Florida vs Neighboring States

How does Florida's crime rate compare to its neighbors?

State	Total Crime Rate	Violent Crime Rate	Property Crime Rate	vs Florida
Florida	2,247.2	376.7	1,870.5	—
Georgia	2,564.1	385.0	2,179.1	+14.1%
Alabama	2,781.8	512.5	2,269.3	+23.8%

Among neighboring states, Georgia has the lowest crime rate (2,564 per 100K). Alabama has the highest (2,782 per 100K).

Florida in Regional Context

Florida is safer than 2 of its 2 neighboring states based on total crime rate. Nationally, it ranks #11 out of 50 states (ranked safest first), placing it in the safest quartile of all US states.

Regional comparisons are valuable because neighboring states often share economic conditions, climate, and demographic patterns. If Florida differs significantly from its neighbors, it may point to state-specific factors such as policing policy, drug legislation, or economic programs. Visit individual state pages above for detailed comparisons.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Florida's crime rate?

Florida's total crime rate is 2,247.2 per 100,000 residents, which is 19% below the national average of 2,786. This includes both violent crime (376.7 per 100K) and property crime (1,870.5 per 100K).

How safe is Florida compared to other states?

Florida ranks #11 out of 50 states (safest first), placing it in the safest quartile nationally. Visit our all states page for the complete ranking.

What is the safest city in Florida?

The safest city in Florida is Tavares with a crime rate of 307 per 100,000 residents. View the full list at safest cities in Florida.

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