| | Gainesville, FL | Lakeland, FL | United States |
| | 35.4 | 26.4 | 22.7 |
| | 52.4 | 66.7 | 35.4 |
The Crime Indices range from 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime). Our crime rates are based on FBI data.
YOU SHOULD KNOW
Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims.
| Cities with the Least Crime Near Gainesville, Florida | Crime Index |
| Trenton, FL | 20.1 |
| Spring Ridge, FL | 21.5 |
| High Springs, FL | 23.1 |
| Alachua, FL | 30.9 |
| La Crosse, FL | 33.2 |
| Bell, FL | 41.6 |
| Gainesville, FL | 43.9 |
| Micanopy, FL | 49.0 |
| Newberry, FL | 56.9 |
| Waldo, FL | 57.4 |
Reviews for Gainesville 
60 Reviews
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
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
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
Start Your Review of Gainesville
Reviews for Lakeland 27 Reviews
I used to live in Lakeland, It is hot, humid, crowded and getting more crowded, Most of the people are rude and unfriendly. I was born in the area and visit sometimes to More
been there a few times i love it and i a m planning to ove this More
Perhas if one is from this area, it is different I don't know. It is so dull and seems comfortable being so. There isn't much of a variety of people here, which I More
Start Your Review of Lakeland
Most Recent Searches On Compare Crime
| Compare City | Compared To This City | |
| Washington, District of Columbia | La Crosse, Wisconsin | Compare |
| Vail, Arizona | Chaska, Minnesota | Compare |
| Bend, Oregon | Coeur D'alene, Idaho | Compare |
| Sequim, Washington | Fairbanks, Alaska | Compare |
| Riverside, California | Clarksville, Tennessee | Compare |
| Ripley, Mississippi | Ripley, Mississippi | Compare |
| Newport, Kentucky | Louisville, Kentucky | Compare |
| Leesburg, Virginia | Maryville, Tennessee | Compare |
| Chester, Pennsylvania | Reading, Pennsylvania | Compare |
| Irmo, South Carolina | Greer, South Carolina | Compare |
| Bradenton, Florida | New Smyrna Beach, Florida | Compare |
| The Villages, Florida | Newell, Pennsylvania | Compare |
| Rochester, New York | Mcallen, Texas | Compare |
| Cleveland, Ohio | Berwyn, Illinois | Compare |
| Phoenix, Arizona | Superior, Arizona | Compare |
| Olympia, Washington | Longview, Washington | Compare |
| Lake Buena Vista, Florida | Aberdeen, Ohio | Compare |
| Columbia, South Carolina | Southern Pines, North Carolina | Compare |
| Benicia, California | Tiburon, California | Compare |
| Orchard Park, New York | Cary, North Carolina | Compare |