2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Jacksonville, NC vs Gainesville, FL

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- Gainesville has 59% more violent crime than Jacksonville.
- Gainesville has 24% more property crime than Jacksonville.
 Jacksonville, NCGainesville, FLUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock35.422.7
 Property Crime39.7  Unlock35.4

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

Reviews for Jacksonville    12 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

My husband and I are older, he is a disabled veteran and we are retired on moderate to low income. We have lived in different areas including SC. Some pros of living in  More

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Over 9 years ago

Jacksonville North Carolina is a great area to live considering the proximity to the beach and the low cost of living. The area has experienced tremendous growth in the  More

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Hello, we will be moving to the Jacksonville area this fall and need some advice. We will be moving from TX, so we have never been to Jacksonville before and know  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 3 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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Cities with the Least Crime Near Jacksonville, North CarolinaCrime Index
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 Holly Ridge, NC30.65
 Pumpkin Center, NC36.75
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 Half Moon, NC40.05
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