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Waldo, FL vs Gainesville, FL

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- Gainesville has 56% less violent crime than Waldo.
- Gainesville has 33% more property crime than Waldo.
 Waldo, FLGainesville, FLUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock35.422.7
 Property Crime35.1  Unlock35.4

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

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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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Cities with the Least Crime Near Waldo, FloridaCrime Index
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 Gainesville, FL43.9
 Micanopy, FL49
 Newberry, FL56.9
 Waldo, FL57.4

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