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Is Minneola, Florida Safe?

Population 21,064 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 21,064, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Minneola earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,108 per 100K.

Minneola Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMinneolaFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate298.6326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1690.62070.61,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate203.0--268.2
Theft Rate1108.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate301.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

198.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

299/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1691/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Minneola

Violent crime in Minneola is below the national average. The rate of 298.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1690.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,108 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Minneola Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault203
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary253
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,108
079% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft301
095% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Minneola Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Minneola
298.6
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Minneola
1690.6
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Minneola Safety

Is Minneola safe?
It depends on where in Minneola you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Minneola?
198.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 298.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1690.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Minneola safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Minneola has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Minneola?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Minneola generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Minneola police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Minneola?
Crime rates have held steady in Minneola, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Minneola compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Minneola ranks behind about 66% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Minneola to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Minneola?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Minneola?
298.6 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (203), robbery (43), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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