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Is Oviedo, Florida Safe?

Population 41,317 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Oviedo has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 258.9 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,038 per 100K.

Oviedo Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOviedoFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate250.4326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2338.12070.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate209.0--268.2
Theft Rate2038.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate352.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

258.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

250/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2338/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Oviedo

Violent crime in Oviedo is below the national average. The rate of 250.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2338.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,038 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Oviedo Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault209
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary386
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,038
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft352
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Oviedo Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oviedo
250.4
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oviedo
2338.1
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oviedo Safety

Is Oviedo safe?
Not especially. Oviedo earns a D with a crime rate of 258.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Oviedo?
258.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 250.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2338.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Oviedo safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Oviedo's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,038 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Oviedo?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Oviedo generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Oviedo police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Oviedo?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Oviedo's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Oviedo compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Oviedo ranks behind about 73% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Oviedo 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 Oviedo?
Bad. A D grade and 258.9 per-thousand rate put Oviedo below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 250 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Oviedo?
250.4 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (209), robbery (36), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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