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Is Port Orange, Florida Safe?

Population 66,395 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Port Orange 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 270.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,667 per 100K.

Port Orange Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPort OrangeFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate302.2326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2405.62070.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate228.0--268.2
Theft Rate1667.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate332.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

270.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

302/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2406/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Port Orange

Violent crime in Port Orange is below the national average. The rate of 302.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2405.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,667 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Port Orange Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault228
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary391
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,667
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft332
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Port Orange Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Port Orange
302.2
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Port Orange
2405.6
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Port Orange Safety

Is Port Orange safe?
Not especially. Port Orange earns a D with a crime rate of 270.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Port Orange?
270.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 302.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2405.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Port Orange safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Port Orange's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,667 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Port Orange?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Port Orange generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Port Orange police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Port Orange?
No. Crime in Port Orange has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Port Orange compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Port Orange ranks behind about 89% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Port Orange to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Port Orange?
Bad. A D grade and 270.8 per-thousand rate put Port Orange below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 302 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Port Orange?
302.2 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (228), robbery (58), and murder (3.0) 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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