Alachua County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Alachua County in FL is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 16,578 violent crimes and 24,956 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 515.6 per 100k residents, which is 385.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 955.1 per 100k, 483.8% 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 Rate515.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents16,578 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade CAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate22.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents947 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate18.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,021 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate165.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,560 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate955.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents24,956 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate144.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,974 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate723.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents20,313 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate86.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,568 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 515.6 | F | 16578 | 106.2 | +385.4% |
| Property Crime | 955.1 | F | 24956 | 163.6 | +483.8% |
| Homicide | 0.5 | C | 60 | 0.5 | -4.3% |
| Rape | 22.5 | F | 947 | 3.5 | +536.6% |
| Robbery | 18.2 | F | 1021 | 5.8 | +213.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 165.7 | F | 4560 | 22.3 | +644.7% |
| Burglary | 144.8 | F | 2974 | 24.0 | +502.5% |
| Larceny | 723.3 | F | 20313 | 116.4 | +521.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 86.5 | F | 1568 | 22.2 | +290.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Alachua County Sheriff's Office
Gainesville Police Department
Gainesville, FL
High Springs Police Department
High Springs, FL
University of Florida
Alachua Police Department
Alachua, FL