Alachua County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Alachua County in FL is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 10,228 violent crimes and 17,906 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 662.6 per 100k residents, which is +523.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 1241.3 per 100k, +658.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate662.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents10,228 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate29.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents641 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate24.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents739 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate214.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,915 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate1241.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents17,906 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate185.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,758 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate945.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents15,139 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate110.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents964 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 662.6 | F | 10228 | 106.2 | +523.8% |
| Property Crime | 1241.3 | F | 17906 | 163.6 | +658.7% |
| Homicide | 0.7 | D | 44 | 0.5 | +27.6% |
| Rape | 29.5 | F | 641 | 3.5 | +733.3% |
| Robbery | 24.0 | F | 739 | 5.8 | +312.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 214.7 | F | 2915 | 22.3 | +864.7% |
| Burglary | 185.9 | F | 1758 | 24.0 | +673.8% |
| Larceny | 945.0 | F | 15139 | 116.4 | +712.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 110.2 | F | 964 | 22.2 | +396.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Gainesville Police Department
Gainesville, FL
High Springs Police Department
High Springs, FL
Alachua Police Department
Alachua, FL