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Crime & Safety in Gainesville, FL

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Gainesville has a violent crime rate of 687 per 100,000 residents, 81% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 435.3 per 100,000, robbery at 137.0, rape at 113.3. The murder rate is 1.5 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,488 per 100,000, 78% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,815, burglary at 371, vehicle theft at 302 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 49 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Gainesville receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Gainesville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent687.0/100K
81% above US avg
Murder1.5/100K
77% below US avg
Rape113.3/100K
Robbery137.0/100K
Assault435.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,488.2/100K
78% above US avg
Burglary370.9/100K
Theft2,815.3/100K
Vehicle Theft302.0/100K
Arson4.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)49

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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