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Is DeBary, Florida Safe?

Population 23,544 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

DeBary 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 257.9 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,793 per 100K.

DeBary Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDeBaryFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate324.6326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2254.82070.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate199.0--268.2
Theft Rate1793.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate248.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

325/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2255/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for DeBary

Violent crime in DeBary is close to the national average. The rate of 324.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2254.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,793 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

DeBary Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault199
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery78
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary341
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,793
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft248
078% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How DeBary Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

DeBary
324.6
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

DeBary
2254.8
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About DeBary Safety

Is DeBary safe?
Not especially. DeBary earns a D with a crime rate of 257.9 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 DeBary?
257.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 324.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2254.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is DeBary safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. DeBary's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,793 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in DeBary?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in DeBary generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the DeBary police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in DeBary?
Yes, there's been an uptick. DeBary's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does DeBary compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. DeBary ranks behind about 73% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is DeBary 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 DeBary?
Bad. A D grade and 257.9 per-thousand rate put DeBary below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 325 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in DeBary?
324.6 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (199), robbery (78), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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