Green Cove Springs, FL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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32%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

13%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

36%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Green Cove Springs_{/100k people}	Florida_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	157	n/a (estimate)	1,550	1,807	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	4.7	5.7
Rape	3	n/a	29.6	29.9	38.0
Robbery	3	n/a	29.6	42.3	66.5
Assault	26	n/a	256.6	213.3	264.1
Violent crime	32	n/a (estimate)	316	290	364
Burglary	21	n/a	207.3	163.1	250.7
Theft	104	n/a	1,026.6	1,221.5	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	131.8	318.7
Property crime	125	n/a (estimate)	1,234	1,516	1,917

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Green Cove Springs crime map

The Green Cove Springs crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Green Cove Springs as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Green Cove Springs crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Green Cove Springs crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Green Cove Springs crime rates are 32% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Green Cove Springs are 13% lower than the national average
In Green Cove Springs you have a 1 in 65 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Green Cove Springs is safer than 45% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Green Cove Springs has decreased by 12%

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Daily Crime In Green Cove Springs (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Green Cove Springs for every 100,000 residents. The Green Cove Springs total amount of daily crime is 1.17 times less than the Florida average and 1.47 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Green Cove Springs, is 1.09 times more than the Florida average, and it is 1.15 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Green Cove Springs has a daily crime average that is 1.23 times less than the Florida average and 1.55 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Green Cove Springs (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Green Cove Springs in comparison to other Florida communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Green Cove Springs safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Green Cove Springs being safer than 49% of cities in Florida and 45% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Florida cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Green Cove Springs. In conclusion, Green Cove Springs ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Green Cove Springs

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Green Cove Springs is 1 in 317

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Green Cove Springs is 1 in 82

The chance of being a victim of crime in Green Cove Springs is 1 in 65

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Green Cove Springs? In Green Cove Springs, you have a 1 in 317 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 82. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Green Cove Springs, FL is 1 in 65.

Year Over Year Crime In Green Cove Springs (per 100,000 people)

A good indicator of whether Green Cove Springs is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Green Cove Springs has increased by 26%, while the property crime rate in Green Cove Springs has decreased by 18% year over year. The number of total crimes in Green Cove Springs has decreased by 12% year over year.

Green Cove Springs police department

Item	Green Cove Springs	Florida	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	24	31,023	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	4.2	3.3

Sex offenders in Florida

State	Total offenders	Florida_/100K	National_/100K
Florida	53,771	330	266

There are a total of 53,771 sex offenders in Florida. This yields a total of 330 sex offenders in Florida per 100,000 residents which is 24% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Fleming Island, FL	30,582	125	655	780
Fruit Cove, FL	33,038	125	655	780
World Golf Village, FL	18,937	142	742	884
Orange Park, FL	8,764	195	1,018	1,212
Asbury Lake, FL	10,842	211	1,105	1,317
Oakleaf Plantation, FL	28,153	235	1,226	1,461
Penney Farms, FL	655	237	1,240	1,478
Green Cove Springs, FL	8,283	316	1,234	1,550

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Wetumpka, AL	8,282	268	1,541	1,809
Doylestown, PA	8,282	93	554	647
Bradford, PA	8,284	1,084	3,093	4,177
Shelby, OH	8,282	183	1,240	1,423
Orrville, OH	8,281	71	368	440
Green Cove Springs, FL	8,283	316	1,234	1,550

Source: The Green Cove Springs, FL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.