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Is Dunedin, Florida Safe?

Population 35,227 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 35,227, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Dunedin earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,135 per 100K.

Dunedin Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDunedinFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate324.7326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1771.52070.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate245.0--268.2
Theft Rate1135.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate205.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

209.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

325/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1772/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Dunedin

Violent crime in Dunedin is close to the national average. The rate of 324.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1771.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,135 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Dunedin Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault245
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary206
076% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,135
081% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft205
064% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Dunedin Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dunedin
324.7
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dunedin
1771.5
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Dunedin Safety

Is Dunedin safe?
Not especially. Dunedin earns a C with a crime rate of 209.6 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 Dunedin?
209.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 324.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1771.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Dunedin safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Dunedin 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 Dunedin?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Dunedin generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Dunedin police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Dunedin?
No. Crime in Dunedin has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Dunedin compare to other cities in Florida?
Middle of the pack for Florida. Dunedin isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 46th percentile among Florida cities.
How safe is Dunedin to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Dunedin?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Dunedin?
324.7 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (245), robbery (62), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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