The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 34698, FL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in 34698

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in 34698.

 

34698, FL Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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Other Crime Grade
A+

$6.77 million

Cost of Crime™ for 34698, FL

In 2025, crime will cost $375 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 34698 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 34698, FL Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US zip. 34698 ranks in the 86th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 86% of zip codes but less safe than 14%. This analysis applies only to 34698's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 34698 is 14.54 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 34698 Residents generally consider the north part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 34698 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 45 in the southwest areas to 1 in 85 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of 34698, FL see the most incidents - about 146 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 23 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 34698, FL

The total projected cost of crime in 34698 for 2025 is $6,773,929. This translates to approximately $180 per resident and $375 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in 34698. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 34698 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

34698, FL: $180
33127, FL: $774
34211, FL: $79
Florida: $246
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 34698 is $180 per year, which is $285 less than the national average and $67 less than Florida's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 34698:
  • In 33127, FL, crime costs $774 per person, which is $595 more than in 34698.
  • In 34211, FL, crime costs $79 per person, which is $100 less than in 34698

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 34698 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to 34698
Cost per 34698 Resident
Murder
$1.07 million
$28
Rape/Sexual Assault
$827,686
$22
Robbery
$271,899
$7
Assault
$1.20 million
$32
Kidnapping
$37,022
$1
Vehicle Theft
$769,001
$20
Burglary
$343,415
$9
Theft
$1.60 million
$42
Arson
$32,094
$1
Vandalism
$255,314
$7
Animal Cruelty
$5,077
$0
Drug Crimes
$297,782
$8
Identity Theft
$70,082
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$6,773,929
$180

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 34698, FL

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 34698 totals $11,501,094 ($305 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $18,275,023 ($485 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 34698 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the east part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which 34698 has 10, have the same problem. Of 34698’s 37,719 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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34698 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 34698 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.106
Robbery
0.2292
Rape
0.3619
Murder
0.0151
Total Violent Crime
1.712 (A)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
8.188
Vehicle Theft
1.317
Burglary
1.004
Arson
0.0352
Total Property Crime
10.54 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0162
Drug Crimes
1.067
Vandalism
0.9475
Identity Theft
0.2401
Animal Cruelty
0.0182
Total "Other" Rate
2.289 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 34698 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 34698.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A
A+
B+
A-
A
B
B-
C
C-
B-
C+
C-
A+
A+
A
A+
A+
A
A+
A+
A
B
B+
C
A+
A+
A
B-
C
C-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

34698 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D-
D-
D-
B-
C-
C-
D-
D
D
C+
C+
C+
D-
F
F
C
C+
C+
A-
A-
A-
C
C
C
D+
B-
B-
C
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, 34698 is as safe as the Florida state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 34698, FL average SchoolGrade of A, with 61% actual proficiency versus 51% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See 34698 schools on SchoolGrade

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