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Is Oldsmar, Florida Safe?

Population 14,521 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,521, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Oldsmar earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,270 per 100K.

Oldsmar Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOldsmarFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate240.5326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1968.92070.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate137.0--268.2
Theft Rate1270.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate426.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

220.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

241/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1969/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Oldsmar

Violent crime in Oldsmar is below the national average. The rate of 240.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1968.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,270 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Oldsmar Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault137
051% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary306
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,270
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft426
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Oldsmar Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oldsmar
240.5
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oldsmar
1968.9
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oldsmar Safety

Is Oldsmar safe?
Not especially. Oldsmar earns a C with a crime rate of 220.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Oldsmar?
220.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 240.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1968.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Oldsmar safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Oldsmar's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,270 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Oldsmar?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Oldsmar generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Oldsmar police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Oldsmar?
Crime rates have held steady in Oldsmar, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Oldsmar compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Oldsmar ranks behind about 70% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Oldsmar 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 Oldsmar?
Bad. A C grade and 220.9 per-thousand rate put Oldsmar below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 241 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Oldsmar?
240.5 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (137), robbery (50), and murder (5.0) 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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