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Is Orlando, Florida Safe?

Population 333,888 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Orlando faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 86% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,972 per 100K.

Orlando Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOrlandoFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate290.3326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2499.82070.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate232.0--268.2
Theft Rate1972.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate609.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

279 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

290/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2500/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Orlando

Violent crime in Orlando is below the national average. The rate of 290.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2499.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,972 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Orlando Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault232
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary407
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,972
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft609
01.9x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Orlando Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Orlando
290.3
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Orlando
2499.8
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Orlando Safety

Is Orlando safe?
Not especially. Orlando earns a D- with a crime rate of 279 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Orlando?
279 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 290.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2499.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Orlando safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Orlando's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,972 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Orlando?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Orlando generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Orlando police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Orlando?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Orlando's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Orlando compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Orlando ranks behind about 94% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.4x the national rate.
How safe is Orlando to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Orlando?
Bad. A D- grade and 279 per-thousand rate put Orlando below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 290 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Orlando?
290.3 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (232), robbery (55), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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