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Is Brooksville, Florida Safe?

Population 10,145 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Brooksville is a smaller community of 10,145 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 226.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,480 per 100K.

Brooksville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBrooksvilleFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate349.4326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1912.62070.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate196.0--268.2
Theft Rate1480.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate401.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

226.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

349/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1913/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Brooksville

Violent crime in Brooksville is close to the national average. The rate of 349.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1912.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,480 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Brooksville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault196
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery76
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary261
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,480
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft401
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Brooksville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brooksville
349.4
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brooksville
1912.6
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Brooksville Safety

Is Brooksville safe?
Not especially. Brooksville earns a C with a crime rate of 226.2 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 Brooksville?
226.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 349.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1912.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Brooksville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Brooksville's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,480 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Brooksville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Brooksville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Brooksville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Brooksville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Brooksville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Brooksville compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Brooksville ranks behind about 79% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Brooksville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Brooksville?
Bad. A C grade and 226.2 per-thousand rate put Brooksville below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 349 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Brooksville?
349.4 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (196), robbery (76), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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