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Is Mascotte, Florida Safe?

Population 10,150 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,150, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Mascotte earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,226 per 100K.

Mascotte Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMascotteFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate261.1326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2022.52070.61,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate174.0--268.2
Theft Rate1226.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate310.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

228.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

261/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2023/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mascotte

Violent crime in Mascotte is below the national average. The rate of 261.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2022.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,226 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mascotte Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault174
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary380
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,226
087% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft310
097% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mascotte Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mascotte
261.1
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mascotte
2022.5
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mascotte Safety

Is Mascotte safe?
Not especially. Mascotte earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mascotte?
228.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 261.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2022.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mascotte safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mascotte's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,226 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mascotte?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mascotte generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mascotte police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mascotte?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Mascotte's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Mascotte compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Mascotte ranks behind about 67% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Mascotte 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 Mascotte?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.4 per-thousand rate put Mascotte below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 261 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mascotte?
261.1 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (174), robbery (41), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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