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Is Groveland, Florida Safe?

Population 25,526 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Groveland is a smaller community of 25,526 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 221.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,688 per 100K.

Groveland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGrovelandFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate257.9326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1959.42070.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate205.0--268.2
Theft Rate1688.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate266.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

221.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

258/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1959/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Groveland

Violent crime in Groveland is below the national average. The rate of 257.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1959.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,688 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Groveland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault205
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary334
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,688
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft266
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Groveland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Groveland
257.9
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Groveland
1959.4
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Groveland Safety

Is Groveland safe?
Not especially. Groveland earns a C with a crime rate of 221.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Groveland?
221.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 257.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1959.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Groveland safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Groveland's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,688 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Groveland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Groveland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Groveland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Groveland?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Groveland's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Groveland compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Groveland ranks behind about 70% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Groveland to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Groveland?
Bad. A C grade and 221.7 per-thousand rate put Groveland below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 258 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Groveland?
257.9 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (205), robbery (55), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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