| | Gainesville, FL | Chicago, IL | United States |
| | 35.4 | 49.9 | 22.7 |
| | 52.4 | 46.3 | 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
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I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major More
Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the More
I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices. More
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