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

Crime per Capita in Downtown Jacksonville

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

 

Downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL Map of Crime Rates
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F

Overall Crime Grade™

F
F
Other Crime Grade
B-

$5.89 million

Cost of Crime™ for Downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,390 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Downtown Jacksonville 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 Downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Downtown Jacksonville ranks in the 2nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 2% of neighborhoods but less safe than 98%. This analysis applies only to Downtown Jacksonville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Downtown Jacksonville is 111.6 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Downtown Jacksonville Residents generally consider the southeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Downtown Jacksonville varies by area - ranging from 1 in 4 in the central areas to 1 in 13 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL see the most incidents - about 244 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL

The total projected cost of crime in Downtown Jacksonville for 2025 is $5,888,646. This translates to approximately $1,081 per resident and $1,390 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.2% of the median household income in Downtown Jacksonville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 9.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Downtown Jacksonville Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL: $1081
Model City, Miami, FL: $788
Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL: $70
Florida: $246
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Downtown Jacksonville is $1,081 per year, which is $617 more than the national average and $835 more than Jacksonville's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Downtown Jacksonville:
  • In Model City, Miami, FL, crime costs $788 per person, which is $293 less than in Downtown Jacksonville.
  • In Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL, crime costs $70 per person, which is $1,012 less than in Downtown Jacksonville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Downtown Jacksonville for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Downtown Jacksonville
Cost per Downtown Jacksonville Resident
Murder
$123,365
$23
Rape/Sexual Assault
$116,641
$21
Robbery
$274,401
$50
Assault
$2.55 million
$468
Kidnapping
$7,923
$1
Vehicle Theft
$114,543
$21
Burglary
$65,212
$12
Theft
$2.35 million
$432
Arson
$4,063
$1
Vandalism
$212,922
$39
Animal Cruelty
$916
$0
Drug Crimes
$58,576
$11
Identity Theft
$13,870
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$5,888,646
$1,081

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville, 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 Downtown Jacksonville totals $2,195,922 ($403 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,084,567 ($1,485 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 Downtown Jacksonville 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 south part of the neighborhood 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 Downtown Jacksonville has 8, have the same problem. Of Downtown Jacksonville’s 5,445 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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Downtown Jacksonville 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 Downtown Jacksonville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
16.28
Robbery
1.602
Rape
0.3533
Murder
0.0121
Total Violent Crime
18.25 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
83.34
Vehicle Theft
1.359
Burglary
1.320
Arson
0.0309
Total Property Crime
86.05 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0240
Drug Crimes
1.454
Vandalism
5.474
Identity Theft
0.3291
Animal Cruelty
0.0227
Total "Other" Rate
7.304 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Downtown Jacksonville is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Downtown Jacksonville.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D+
D-
D
B-
D-
B
B
C+
C
C+
D+
C
D-
F
D-
C
D-
C
B+
C-
B
C-
D-
D+
A+
A+
A+
B+
D+
B+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Downtown Jacksonville is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

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

Considering only the crime rate, Downtown Jacksonville is less safe than the Florida state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Downtown Jacksonville schools on SchoolGrade

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