Tallahassee, FL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Tallahassee Police Department serves the city of Tallahassee, FL in Leon County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 19,985 violent crimes and 23,232 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 225.4 per 100k residents, which is 112.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 251.4 per 100k, 53.7% 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 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 Rate225.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents19,985 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F
Annual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents694 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate11.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,113 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate43.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,318 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate251.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents23,232 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate86.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,184 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate163.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents17,604 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,408 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime225.4F19985106.2+112.2%
Property Crime251.4D23232163.6+53.7%
Homicide1.0F790.5+83.9%
Rape4.4D6943.5+25.0%
Robbery11.3F11135.8+94.1%
Aggravated Assault43.7F431822.3+96.3%
Burglary86.9F418424.0+261.7%
Larceny163.5D17604116.4+40.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.5A140822.2-97.8%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Havana 14 miles
C 117.6
F 3468.6
Violent: 47.8% lower
Property: 1279.7% higher
Quincy 20 miles
F 2421.9
F 4843.9
Violent: 974.7% higher
Property: 1826.8% higher
Gretna 22 miles
F 778.5
F 1061.6
Violent: 245.4% higher
Property: 322.3% higher
Midway 22 miles
D 133.6
F 467.4
Violent: 40.7% lower
Property: 85.9% higher
Monticello 23 miles
F 1710.5
F 3838.1
Violent: 659.0% higher
Property: 1426.7% higher