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Is Mount Dora, Florida Safe?

Population 18,791 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mount Dora is a smaller community of 18,791 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 251.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,474 per 100K.

Mount Dora Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMount DoraFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate387.3326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2127.92070.61,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate239.0--268.2
Theft Rate1474.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate396.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

387/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2128/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mount Dora

Violent crime in Mount Dora is close to the national average. The rate of 387.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2127.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,474 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mount Dora Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault239
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery89
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary383
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,474
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft396
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mount Dora Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mount Dora
387.3
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mount Dora
2127.9
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Dora Safety

Is Mount Dora safe?
Not especially. Mount Dora earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mount Dora?
251.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 387.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2127.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mount Dora safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mount Dora's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,474 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mount Dora?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mount Dora generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mount Dora police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mount Dora?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Mount Dora's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Mount Dora compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Mount Dora ranks behind about 80% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Mount Dora to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Mount Dora?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251.5 per-thousand rate put Mount Dora below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 387 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mount Dora?
387.3 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (239), robbery (89), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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