Crime per Capita in Citrus Springs
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Citrus Springs.
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A+
Overall Crime Grade™
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A- |
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Other Crime Grade |
A+ |
$1.78 million
Cost of Crime™ for Citrus Springs, FL
In 2025, crime will cost $386 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Citrus Springs 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 Citrus Springs, FL Safe?
The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Citrus Springs ranks in the 96th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 96% of cities but less safe than 4%. This analysis applies only to Citrus Springs's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in Citrus Springs is 10.23 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Citrus Springs Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Citrus Springs varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 51 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 154 in the south.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Citrus Springs, FL see the most incidents - about 40 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Citrus Springs, FL
The total projected cost of crime in Citrus Springs for 2025 is $1,779,947. This translates to approximately $148 per resident and $386 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Citrus Springs. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.1%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.2%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Citrus Springs Compared to Other Cities?
| Citrus Springs, FL: | $148 |
|---|---|
| Gladeview, FL: | $878 |
| Parrish, FL: | $91 |
| Florida: | $246 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Citrus Springs is $148 per year, which is $317 less than the national average and $99 less than Florida's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Citrus Springs:
- In Gladeview, FL, crime costs $878 per person, which is $730 more than in Citrus Springs.
- In Parrish, FL, crime costs $91 per person, which is $57 less than in Citrus Springs
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Citrus Springs for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Citrus Springs |
Cost per Citrus Springs Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$458,704 |
$38 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$227,171 |
$19 |
Robbery |
$68,696 |
$6 |
Assault |
$337,775 |
$28 |
Kidnapping |
$24,424 |
$2 |
Vehicle Theft |
$61,412 |
$5 |
Burglary |
$86,196 |
$7 |
Theft |
$387,114 |
$32 |
Arson |
$8,537 |
$1 |
Vandalism |
$37,245 |
$3 |
Animal Cruelty |
$1,559 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$76,740 |
$6 |
Identity Theft |
$4,374 |
$0 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$1,779,947 |
$148 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Citrus Springs, 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 Citrus Springs totals $4,249,865 ($353 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,029,812 ($500 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 Citrus Springs 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 north part of the city 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 Citrus Springs has 1, have the same problem. Of Citrus Springs’s 12,050 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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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 Citrus Springs residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
0.9760 |
Robbery |
0.1812 |
Rape |
0.3109 |
Murder |
0.0203 |
Total Violent Crime |
1.488 (A) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
6.203 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.3291 |
Burglary |
0.7887 |
Arson |
0.0293 |
Total Property Crime |
7.350 (A-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0334 |
Drug Crimes |
0.8609 |
Vandalism |
0.4326 |
Identity Theft |
0.0469 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0175 |
Total "Other" Rate |
1.391 (A+) |
Individual Citrus Springs Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Citrus Springs is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Citrus Springs.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A+ | B+ | A | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A | A- | B+ | |
A+ | B+ | A- | |
A+ | A- | A+ | |
A+ | B+ | A | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A+ | A | A+ | |
A- | B | B | |
A+ | A | A+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Citrus Springs is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.
Similar City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D+ | A- | A- | |
B+ | B- | B- | |
D- | D- | D- | |
C- | B- | B- | |
A- | C+ | C+ | |
C- | C- | C- | |
B+ | B- | B- | |
A | A+ | A+ | |
C+ | C | C | |
A+ | A+ | A+ |
Considering only the crime rate, Citrus Springs is safer than 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 Citrus Springs, FL average SchoolGrade of B+, with 48% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Citrus Springs schools on SchoolGrade
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