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Is Clermont, Florida Safe?

Population 52,812 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Clermont runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 83% of US cities, with violent crime above the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,954 per 100K.

Clermont Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricClermontFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate433.9326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2221.12070.61,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate306.0--268.2
Theft Rate1954.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate251.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

265.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

434/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2221/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Clermont

Violent crime in Clermont is above the national average. The rate of 433.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2221.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,954 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 306 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Clermont Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault306
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery106
01.7x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary355
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,954
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft251
079% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Clermont Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clermont
433.9
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clermont
2221.1
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Clermont Safety

Is Clermont safe?
Not especially. Clermont earns a D with a crime rate of 265.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Clermont?
265.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 433.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2221.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Clermont safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Clermont's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,954 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Clermont?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Clermont generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Clermont police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Clermont?
No. Crime in Clermont has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Clermont compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Clermont ranks behind about 77% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Clermont to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Clermont?
Bad. A D grade and 265.5 per-thousand rate put Clermont below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 434 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Clermont?
433.9 per 100,000, which is 19% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (306), robbery (106), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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