Gainesville, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Gainesville Police Department serves the city of Gainesville, FL in Alachua County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 9,883 violent crimes and 17,213 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 132.9 per 100k residents, which is 25.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 274.6 per 100k, 67.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 20 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DHomicide
Grade FRape
Grade DRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 132.9 | D | 9883 | 106.2 | +25.1% |
| Property Crime | 274.6 | F | 17213 | 163.6 | +67.9% |
| Homicide | 2.0 | F | 44 | 0.5 | +282.9% |
| Rape | 4.8 | D | 628 | 3.5 | +34.9% |
| Robbery | 10.2 | F | 726 | 5.8 | +75.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 39.5 | F | 2810 | 22.3 | +77.6% |
| Burglary | 32.7 | D | 1646 | 24.0 | +36.1% |
| Larceny | 238.5 | F | 14605 | 116.4 | +105.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.7 | A | 918 | 22.2 | -87.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 20 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 5 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 4 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 6 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Springs | 0 miles | F 604.6 | F 938.7 | Violent: 355.0% higher Property: 241.8% higher |
| Alachua | 0 miles | F 1250.3 | F 2510.5 | Violent: 840.9% higher Property: 814.1% higher |
| Williston | 21 miles | F 1976.6 | F 3550.5 | Violent: 1387.5% higher Property: 1192.8% higher |
| Lawtey | 22 miles | F 827.6 | F 965.5 | Violent: 522.8% higher Property: 251.6% higher |
| Starke | 23 miles | F 2733.2 | F 3508.8 | Violent: 1956.9% higher Property: 1177.6% higher |