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Is South Daytona, Florida Safe?

Population 13,894 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

South Daytona is a smaller community of 13,894 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 244.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,650 per 100K.

South Daytona Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSouth DaytonaFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate247.8326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2196.32070.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate185.0--268.2
Theft Rate1650.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate411.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

248/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2196/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for South Daytona

Violent crime in South Daytona is below the national average. The rate of 247.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2196.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,650 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

South Daytona Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault185
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary359
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,650
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft411
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How South Daytona Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

South Daytona
247.8
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

South Daytona
2196.3
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About South Daytona Safety

Is South Daytona safe?
Not especially. South Daytona earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in South Daytona?
244.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 247.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2196.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is South Daytona safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. South Daytona's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,650 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in South Daytona?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in South Daytona generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the South Daytona police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in South Daytona?
Crime rates have held steady in South Daytona, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does South Daytona compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. South Daytona ranks behind about 79% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is South Daytona 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 South Daytona?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.4 per-thousand rate put South Daytona below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 248 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in South Daytona?
247.8 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (185), robbery (44), 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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