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Jacksonville vs Tampa: Crime & Safety Comparison (2026)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Jacksonville has a crime rate of 23.6 per 1,000 residents vs Tampa's 22.7 per 1,000, making Tampa 4% safer overall. Tampa earns a B- safety grade compared to Jacksonville's C+. Both figures are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

C+

Jacksonville

Florida

Overall GradeC+
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate23.6/1K
Percentile48%
B-

Tampa

Florida

Overall GradeB-
Violent CrimeC+
Property CrimeB-
Crime Rate22.7/1K
Percentile51%

Head-to-Head Crime Comparison

MetricJacksonvilleTampa
Overall Crime Rate23.6/1K22.7/1K
Violent Crime Rate448.7436.9
Property Crime Rate1908.61835.0
Murder Rate7.18.3
Assault Rate379.7301.7
Robbery Rate59.1111.7
Burglary Rate253.8293.5
Theft Rate1331.51136.0
Vehicle Theft Rate299.7330.9

Crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Lower rates are better (safer).

Category Winner Summary

Out of 9 crime categories, Jacksonville is safer in 4 and Tampa is safer in 5.

Victim Odds Comparison

In Jacksonville, you have a 1 in 42 chance of being a crime victim per year vs 1 in 44 in Tampa.

Full Safety Reports

C+
Jacksonville, Florida Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends
B-
Tampa, Florida Safety ReportFull crime breakdown, FAQs, and trends

Weather Comparison: Jacksonville vs Tampa

Jacksonville Climate Overview

Annual High79.5°F
Annual Low58.9°F
Annual Rain50.2"
Annual SnowNone
Comfortable Months8
Best MonthApril
Worst MonthAugust
Monthly Temperature
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ComfortableWarm

Tampa Climate Overview

Annual High82.4°F
Annual Low64.8°F
Annual Rain46.3"
Annual SnowNone
Comfortable Months8
Best MonthNovember
Worst MonthAugust
Monthly Temperature
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
ComfortableWarm

Monthly Temperature Comparison

JacksonvilleTampaHigh/Low °F range
40°60°80°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Both cities have similar summer temperatures, but Jacksonville is 10°F colder in winter than Tampa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacksonville safer than Tampa?
As of 2026, Tampa is 4% safer overall, with a crime rate of 22.7 per 1,000 residents compared to Jacksonville's 23.6. Tampa earns a B- safety grade vs Jacksonville's C+. Based on 2023 FBI UCR data.
Which city has more violent crime, Jacksonville or Tampa?
Jacksonville has more violent crime at 449 per 100,000 residents. Tampa is safer for violent crime. The national average is 363.8 per 100,000.
What is the crime rate in Jacksonville vs Tampa?
Jacksonville has a crime rate of 23.6 per 1,000 (violent: 449/100K, property: 1909/100K). Tampa has 22.7 per 1,000 (violent: 437/100K, property: 1835/100K).
Should I move to Jacksonville or Tampa?
From a safety perspective, Tampa has lower crime rates across most categories. However, safety is just one factor. Jacksonville (pop. 1,017,689) and Tampa (pop. 413,554) differ in cost of living, job market, climate, and culture. Tampa's B- safety grade is a plus, but research all factors before deciding.
How do Jacksonville and Tampa compare for property crime?
Tampa has lower property crime at 1835 per 100K vs Jacksonville's 1909. The national average is 1,832 per 100K. Theft is the most common property crime in both cities.

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2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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