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Is Ocoee, Florida Safe?

Population 51,932 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Ocoee earns a C safety grade with 206.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 62% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,187 per 100K.

Ocoee Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOcoeeFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate318.2326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1746.32070.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate215.0--268.2
Theft Rate1187.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate175.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

206.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

318/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1746/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ocoee

Violent crime in Ocoee is close to the national average. The rate of 318.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1746.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,187 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ocoee Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault215
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary260
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,187
085% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft175
055% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Ocoee Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ocoee
318.2
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ocoee
1746.3
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Ocoee Safety

Is Ocoee safe?
Not especially. Ocoee earns a C with a crime rate of 206.5 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 Ocoee?
206.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 318.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1746.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ocoee safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Ocoee 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 Ocoee?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ocoee generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ocoee police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ocoee?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Ocoee's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Ocoee compare to other cities in Florida?
Middle of the pack for Florida. Ocoee isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 45th percentile among Florida cities.
How safe is Ocoee 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 Ocoee?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Ocoee?
318.2 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (215), robbery (62), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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