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Is Eustis, Florida Safe?

Population 25,483 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Eustis runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 83% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,403 per 100K.

Eustis Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEustisFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate372.1326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2280.12070.61,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate307.0--268.2
Theft Rate1403.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate432.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

265.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

372/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2280/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Eustis

Violent crime in Eustis is close to the national average. The rate of 372.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2280.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,403 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 307 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Eustis Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault307
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery85
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary271
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,403
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft432
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Eustis Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Eustis
372.1
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Eustis
2280.1
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Eustis Safety

Is Eustis safe?
Not especially. Eustis earns a D with a crime rate of 265.2 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 Eustis?
265.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 372.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2280.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Eustis safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Eustis's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,403 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Eustis?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Eustis generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Eustis police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Eustis?
Crime rates have held steady in Eustis, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Eustis compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Eustis ranks behind about 81% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Eustis to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Eustis?
Bad. A D grade and 265.2 per-thousand rate put Eustis below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 372 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Eustis?
372.1 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (307), robbery (85), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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