Ocala, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ocala Police Department serves the city of Ocala, FL in Marion County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 8,852 violent crimes and 10,451 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 203.5 per 100k residents, which is 91.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 275.9 per 100k, 68.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 12 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 FHomicide
Grade FRape
Grade BRobbery
Grade CAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 203.5 | F | 8852 | 106.2 | +91.6% |
| Property Crime | 275.9 | F | 10451 | 163.6 | +68.6% |
| Homicide | 3.0 | F | 35 | 0.5 | +464.9% |
| Rape | 3.0 | B | 279 | 3.5 | -14.9% |
| Robbery | 6.0 | C | 327 | 5.8 | +3.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 36.2 | F | 1418 | 22.3 | +62.6% |
| Burglary | 24.1 | C | 1194 | 24.0 | +0.4% |
| Larceny | 247.2 | F | 8911 | 116.4 | +112.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.5 | A | 280 | 22.2 | -93.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 12 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Heterosexual | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 7 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleview | 10 miles | A 34.8 | C 156.4 | Violent: 82.9% lower Property: 43.3% lower |
| Lady Lake | 22 miles | F 326.1 | F 867.4 | Violent: 60.2% higher Property: 214.4% higher |
| Dunnellon | 22 miles | F 1255.7 | F 3465.6 | Violent: 517.0% higher Property: 1156.3% higher |
| Williston | 23 miles | F 1976.6 | F 3550.5 | Violent: 871.3% higher Property: 1187.1% higher |
| Wildwood | 23 miles | A 42.7 | A 53.4 | Violent: 79.0% lower Property: 80.6% lower |