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Is Kissimmee, Florida Safe?

Population 85,591 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Kissimmee, Florida sits below average for US cities. The C- grade comes from a 235.3 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,680 per 100K.

Kissimmee Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKissimmeeFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate279.9326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2072.92070.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate182.0--268.2
Theft Rate1680.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate323.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

235.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

280/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2073/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kissimmee

Violent crime in Kissimmee is below the national average. The rate of 279.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2072.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,680 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kissimmee Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault182
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery70
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary243
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,680
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft323
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kissimmee Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kissimmee
279.9
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kissimmee
2072.9
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kissimmee Safety

Is Kissimmee safe?
Not especially. Kissimmee earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Kissimmee?
235.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 279.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2072.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kissimmee safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kissimmee's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,680 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kissimmee?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kissimmee generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kissimmee police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kissimmee?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Kissimmee's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Kissimmee compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Kissimmee ranks behind about 71% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Kissimmee 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 Kissimmee?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.3 per-thousand rate put Kissimmee below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 280 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kissimmee?
279.9 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (182), robbery (70), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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