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Is Deltona, Florida Safe?

Population 100,267 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Deltona earns a C- safety grade with 228.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 70% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,188 per 100K.

Deltona Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDeltonaFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate360.0326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1924.02070.61,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate238.0--268.2
Theft Rate1188.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate415.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

228.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

360/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1924/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Deltona

Violent crime in Deltona is close to the national average. The rate of 360.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1924.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,188 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Deltona Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault238
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery83
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary363
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,188
085% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft415
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Deltona Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Deltona
360.0
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Deltona
1924.0
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Deltona Safety

Is Deltona safe?
Not especially. Deltona earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.4 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 Deltona?
228.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 360.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1924.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Deltona safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Deltona's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,188 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Deltona?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Deltona generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Deltona police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Deltona?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Deltona's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Deltona compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Deltona ranks behind about 76% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Deltona 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 Deltona?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.4 per-thousand rate put Deltona below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 360 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Deltona?
360.0 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (238), robbery (83), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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