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Is New Smyrna Beach, Florida Safe?

Population 33,182 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 33,182, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. New Smyrna Beach earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,344 per 100K.

New Smyrna Beach Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNew Smyrna BeachFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate349.3326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1824.72070.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate211.0--268.2
Theft Rate1344.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate379.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

217.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

349/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1825/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for New Smyrna Beach

Violent crime in New Smyrna Beach is close to the national average. The rate of 349.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1824.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,344 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

New Smyrna Beach Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault211
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery69
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary338
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,344
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft379
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How New Smyrna Beach Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Smyrna Beach
349.3
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Smyrna Beach
1824.7
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About New Smyrna Beach Safety

Is New Smyrna Beach safe?
Not especially. New Smyrna Beach earns a C with a crime rate of 217.4 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 New Smyrna Beach?
217.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 349.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1824.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is New Smyrna Beach safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. New Smyrna Beach's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,344 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in New Smyrna Beach?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in New Smyrna Beach generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the New Smyrna Beach police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in New Smyrna Beach?
Yes, there's been an uptick. New Smyrna Beach's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does New Smyrna Beach compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. New Smyrna Beach ranks behind about 65% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is New Smyrna Beach to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in New Smyrna Beach?
Bad. A C grade and 217.4 per-thousand rate put New Smyrna Beach below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 349 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in New Smyrna Beach?
349.3 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (211), robbery (69), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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