2026 Compare Cities Crime:
Gainesville, FL vs Edgewater, FL

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- Edgewater has 71% less violent crime than Gainesville.
- Edgewater has 42% less property crime than Gainesville.
 Gainesville, FLEdgewater, FLUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock10.222.7
 Property Crime52.4  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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Reviews for Edgewater    2 Reviews

Do Not Move Here . It is the worst place on Earth. City officials corrupt and evil . They have ruined my life with harrassment because you're only allowed to have an  More

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Over 12 years ago

I believe it's unfair to judge Edgewater's climate solely on summer humidity. It does not get as hot here as it does in much of the country and while the news reports  More

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