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Is Green Cove Springs, Florida Safe?

Population 10,079 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Green Cove Springs 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 262.7 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,533 per 100K.

Green Cove Springs Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGreen Cove SpringsFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate386.1326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2241.22070.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate274.0--268.2
Theft Rate1533.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate353.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

262.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

386/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2241/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Green Cove Springs

Violent crime in Green Cove Springs is close to the national average. The rate of 386.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2241.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,533 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Green Cove Springs Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault274
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary259
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,533
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft353
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Green Cove Springs Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Green Cove Springs
386.1
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Green Cove Springs
2241.2
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Green Cove Springs Safety

Is Green Cove Springs safe?
Not especially. Green Cove Springs earns a D with a crime rate of 262.7 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 Green Cove Springs?
262.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 386.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2241.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Green Cove Springs safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Green Cove Springs's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,533 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Green Cove Springs?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Green Cove Springs generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Green Cove Springs police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Green Cove Springs?
No. Crime in Green Cove Springs has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Green Cove Springs compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Green Cove Springs ranks behind about 79% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Green Cove Springs to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Green Cove Springs?
Bad. A D grade and 262.7 per-thousand rate put Green Cove Springs below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 386 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Green Cove Springs?
386.1 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (274), robbery (67), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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