CityCheck
CitiesSafetyAskPlan
C-

Is Altamonte Springs, Florida Safe?

Population 48,000 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Altamonte Springs is a smaller community of 48,000 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 230.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,846 per 100K.

Altamonte Springs Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAltamonte SpringsFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate246.9326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2059.82070.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate179.0--268.2
Theft Rate1846.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate424.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

230.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

247/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2060/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Altamonte Springs

Violent crime in Altamonte Springs is below the national average. The rate of 246.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2059.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,846 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Altamonte Springs Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault179
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery28
044% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary240
089% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,846
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft424
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Altamonte Springs Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Altamonte Springs
246.9
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Altamonte Springs
2059.8
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Altamonte Springs Safety

Is Altamonte Springs safe?
Not especially. Altamonte Springs earns a C- with a crime rate of 230.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Altamonte Springs?
230.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 246.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2059.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Altamonte Springs safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Altamonte Springs's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,846 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Altamonte Springs?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Altamonte Springs generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Altamonte Springs police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Altamonte Springs?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Altamonte Springs's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Altamonte Springs compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Altamonte Springs ranks behind about 71% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Altamonte Springs to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Altamonte Springs?
Bad. A C- grade and 230.7 per-thousand rate put Altamonte Springs below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 247 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Altamonte Springs?
246.9 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (179), robbery (28), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

Nearby Cities in Florida

Similar-sized communities in Florida. Compare crime rates across the state.

D
See crime rates in Winter Garden48,063 pop · Grade D
D
See crime rates in Coral Gables49,578 pop · Grade D
C-
See crime rates in DeLand46,346 pop · Grade C-
C
See crime rates in North Miami Beach46,236 pop · Grade C
D-
See crime rates in Titusville49,800 pop · Grade D-
C
See crime rates in Haines City45,973 pop · Grade C
View all Florida city safety grades

Looking for things to do? See activities, events and places in Altamonte Springs

Get weekly safety updates for Altamonte Springs

Weekly crime trend updates and safety grade changes delivered to your inbox.

2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

Know before you go

CityCheck covers safety grades, crime data, and things to do for every US city.

Explore cities