The city of Gainesville, FL has unfortunately experienced high rates of crime in recent years. According to statistics, the violent crime rate in Gainesville is 35.4, significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as homicide, assault, and robbery. In addition, the property crime rate in Gainesville is 52.4, well above the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. The combination of these high rates of both violent and property crime is a cause for concern in the community. Efforts are being made to address and reduce these crime rates, but it is important for residents and visitors to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Gainesville violent crime is 35.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Gainesville property crime is 52.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.