Is Gainesville, Florida a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Gainesville, FL

Is Gainesville, Florida safe place to live?
Is Gainesville, Florida a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Gainesville? What is the crime rate in Gainesville city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Gainesville, Florida is 68% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Gainesville is 99% higher than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Gainesville is 62% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 128 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 31 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    5339
    Violent : 1042
    Property : 4297
    Total Crime
    68% NAT. AVG.
    84% STATE AVG.
    3952.6 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    99% NAT. AVG.
    101% STATE AVG.
    771.4 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    62% NAT. AVG.
    80% STATE AVG.
    3181.2 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Gainesville
    Violent crime
    1 in 128
    Property crime
    1 in 31
    Robbery
    1 in 639
    Burglary
    1 in 325
    Assault
    1 in 192
    Car Theft
    1 in 275
    Gainesville : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Florida 8 9 24 10 8
    In USA 504 567 1056 495 403
    Gainesville : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Florida 8 24 10 10 2
    In USA 273 259 173 353 227

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Gainesville
    		Florida
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 1042 771.4 383.6 387.8
    Murder 10 7.4 5.94 6.5
    Robbery 209 154.7 62.21 73.9
    Assault 695 514.5 280.08 279.7
    Rape 128 94.8 35.37 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Gainesville
    		 Florida
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 4297 3181.2 1769.43 1,958.2
    Burglary 411 304.3 240.61 314.2
    Larceny 3400 2517.1 1352.73 1,398
    Car Theft 486 359.8 176.09 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison