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Is Maitland, Florida Safe?

Population 19,511 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Maitland is a smaller community of 19,511 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 238.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,399 per 100K.

Maitland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMaitlandFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate239.9326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2142.62070.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate156.0--268.2
Theft Rate1399.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate193.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

238.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

240/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2143/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Maitland

Violent crime in Maitland is below the national average. The rate of 239.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2142.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,399 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Maitland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault156
058% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery30
047% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary277
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,399
0100% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft193
061% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Maitland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Maitland
239.9
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Maitland
2142.6
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Maitland Safety

Is Maitland safe?
Not especially. Maitland earns a C- with a crime rate of 238.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Maitland?
238.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 239.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2142.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Maitland safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Maitland's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,399 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Maitland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Maitland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Maitland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Maitland?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Maitland's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Maitland compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Maitland ranks behind about 72% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Maitland 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 Maitland?
Bad. A C- grade and 238.3 per-thousand rate put Maitland below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 240 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Maitland?
239.9 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (156), robbery (30), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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