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Is Apopka, Florida Safe?

Population 65,552 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Apopka has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 264.2 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,432 per 100K.

Apopka Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricApopkaFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate404.0326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2238.12070.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate227.0--268.2
Theft Rate1432.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate250.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

264.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

404/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2238/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Apopka

Violent crime in Apopka is close to the national average. The rate of 404.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2238.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,432 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Apopka Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault227
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary433
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,432
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft250
079% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Apopka Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Apopka
404.0
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Apopka
2238.1
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Apopka Safety

Is Apopka safe?
Not especially. Apopka earns a D with a crime rate of 264.2 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 Apopka?
264.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 404.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2238.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Apopka safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Apopka's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,432 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Apopka?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Apopka generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Apopka police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Apopka?
No. Crime in Apopka has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Apopka compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Apopka ranks behind about 78% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Apopka to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Apopka?
Bad. A D grade and 264.2 per-thousand rate put Apopka below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 404 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Apopka?
404.0 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (227), robbery (51), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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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.

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