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Is Zephyrhills, Florida Safe?

Population 22,447 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Zephyrhills is a smaller community of 22,447 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 248.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,646 per 100K.

Zephyrhills Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricZephyrhillsFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate371.4326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2113.62070.61,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate228.0--268.2
Theft Rate1646.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate243.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

248.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

371/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2114/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Zephyrhills

Violent crime in Zephyrhills is close to the national average. The rate of 371.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2113.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,646 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Zephyrhills Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault228
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary288
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,646
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft243
076% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Zephyrhills Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Zephyrhills
371.4
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Zephyrhills
2113.6
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Zephyrhills Safety

Is Zephyrhills safe?
Not especially. Zephyrhills earns a D+ with a crime rate of 248.5 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 Zephyrhills?
248.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 371.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2113.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Zephyrhills safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Zephyrhills's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,646 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Zephyrhills?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Zephyrhills generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Zephyrhills police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Zephyrhills?
Crime rates have held steady in Zephyrhills, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Zephyrhills compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Zephyrhills ranks behind about 85% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Zephyrhills to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Zephyrhills?
Bad. A D+ grade and 248.5 per-thousand rate put Zephyrhills below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 371 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Zephyrhills?
371.4 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (228), robbery (66), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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