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Is Seminole, Florida Safe?

Population 18,997 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 18,997, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Seminole earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,717 per 100K.

Seminole Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSeminoleFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate332.0326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2011.42070.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate242.0--268.2
Theft Rate1717.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate257.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

234.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

332/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2011/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Seminole

Violent crime in Seminole is close to the national average. The rate of 332.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2011.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,717 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Seminole Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault242
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary252
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,717
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft257
081% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Seminole Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Seminole
332.0
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Seminole
2011.4
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Seminole Safety

Is Seminole safe?
Not especially. Seminole earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.3 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 Seminole?
234.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 332.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2011.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Seminole safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Seminole's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,717 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Seminole?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Seminole generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Seminole police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Seminole?
Crime rates have held steady in Seminole, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Seminole compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Seminole ranks behind about 79% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Seminole to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Seminole?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.3 per-thousand rate put Seminole below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 332 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Seminole?
332.0 per 100,000, which is 9% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (242), robbery (42), and murder (4.0) 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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