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Is Alachua, Florida Safe?

Population 10,612 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,612, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Alachua earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,338 per 100K.

Alachua Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAlachuaFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate367.5326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1707.52070.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate293.0--268.2
Theft Rate1338.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate290.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

207.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

368/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1708/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Alachua

Violent crime in Alachua is close to the national average. The rate of 367.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1707.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,338 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Alachua Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault293
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary186
069% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,338
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft290
091% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Alachua Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alachua
367.5
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alachua
1707.5
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Alachua Safety

Is Alachua safe?
Not especially. Alachua earns a C with a crime rate of 207.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Alachua?
207.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 367.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1707.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Alachua safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Alachua has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Alachua?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Alachua generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Alachua police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Alachua?
Crime rates have held steady in Alachua, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Alachua compare to other cities in Florida?
Middle of the pack for Florida. Alachua isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 45th percentile among Florida cities.
How safe is Alachua to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Alachua?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Alachua?
367.5 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (293), robbery (61), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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