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New Smyrna Beach, FL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The New Smyrna Beach Police Department serves the city of New Smyrna Beach, FL in Volusia County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,048 violent crimes and 1,291 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 1001.9 per 100k residents, which is 843.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 848.0 per 100k, 418.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 F
Annual Rate1001.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,048 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate18.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate147.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents171 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate848.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,291 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate122.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents227 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate634.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents967 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate87.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime1001.9F1048106.2+843.3%
Property Crime848.0F1291163.6+418.3%
Robbery18.8F245.8+223.8%
Aggravated Assault147.6F17122.3+563.3%
Burglary122.5F22724.0+409.8%
Larceny634.4F967116.4+445.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft87.9F9522.2+296.6%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 1

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City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Daytona Beach 0 miles
F 3230.9
F 2676.0
Violent: 222.5% higher
Property: 215.6% higher
Edgewater 0 miles
F 372.4
F 1555.9
Violent: 62.8% lower
Property: 83.5% higher
Lake Helen 0 miles
F 405.3
F 371.5
Violent: 59.6% lower
Property: 56.2% lower
Port Orange 0 miles
F 616.8
F 1311.7
Violent: 38.4% lower
Property: 54.7% higher
South Daytona 0 miles
F 1145.0
F 1356.5
Violent: 14.3% higher
Property: 60.0% higher