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Is Dade City, Florida Safe?

Population 10,173 · Safer than 46% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Dade City is a smaller community of 10,173 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 189.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,454 per 100K.

Dade City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDade CityFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate272.7326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1624.32070.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate199.0--268.2
Theft Rate1454.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate219.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

189.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

273/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1624/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Dade City

Violent crime in Dade City is below the national average. The rate of 272.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1624.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,454 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Dade City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault199
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary315
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,454
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft219
069% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Dade City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dade City
272.7
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dade City
1624.3
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Dade City Safety

Is Dade City safe?
It depends on where in Dade City you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Dade City?
189.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 272.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1624.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Dade City safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Dade City 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 Dade City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Dade City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Dade City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Dade City?
Crime rates have held steady in Dade City, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Dade City compare to other cities in Florida?
Middle of the pack for Florida. Dade City 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 Dade City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Dade City?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 46th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Dade City?
272.7 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (199), robbery (65), and murder (4.0) 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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