As a resident of Lafayette County, I am concerned about the rising crime rates in our community. According to statistics, our county has a violent crime rate of 24.4, which is slightly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that there is a higher likelihood of individuals being victimized by violent acts such as assault, robbery, and homicide. In addition, the property crime rate in Lafayette is 45.7, which is significantly higher than the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and arson, which can greatly impact the safety and security of our homes and businesses. It is important for us to address these issues and work towards creating a safer environment for ourselves and our community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lafayette County violent crime is 24.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Lafayette County property crime is 45.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Lafayette, Florida does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Live Oak, Florida. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Live Oak, Florida. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.