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Is Tallahassee, Florida Safe?

Population 204,902 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Tallahassee has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 258.2 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,891 per 100K.

Tallahassee Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTallahasseeFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate373.4326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2208.52070.61,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate273.0--268.2
Theft Rate1891.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate218.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

258.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

373/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2209/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Tallahassee

Violent crime in Tallahassee is close to the national average. The rate of 373.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2208.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,891 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Tallahassee Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault273
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary300
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,891
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft218
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Tallahassee Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tallahassee
373.4
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tallahassee
2208.5
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Tallahassee Safety

Is Tallahassee safe?
Not especially. Tallahassee earns a D with a crime rate of 258.2 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 Tallahassee?
258.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 373.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2208.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Tallahassee safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Tallahassee's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,891 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Tallahassee?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Tallahassee generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Tallahassee police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Tallahassee?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Tallahassee's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Tallahassee compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Tallahassee ranks behind about 81% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Tallahassee to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Tallahassee?
Bad. A D grade and 258.2 per-thousand rate put Tallahassee below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 373 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Tallahassee?
373.4 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (273), robbery (72), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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