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

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A+
Property Crime Grade	A+
Other Crime Grade	A+

Which crimes are included?

$2.47 million

Cost of Crime™ for Odessa, FL

In 2025, crime will cost $300 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Odessa ranks in the 99th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 99% of cities but less safe than 1%. This analysis applies only to Odessa's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Odessa is 6.634 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Odessa Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Odessa varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 117 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 205 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Odessa, FL see the most incidents - about 63 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Odessa, FL

The total projected cost of crime in Odessa for 2025 is $2,466,446. This translates to approximately $102 per resident and $300 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in Odessa. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Odessa Compared to Other Cities?

Odessa, FL:	$102
Gladeview, FL:	$878
Parrish, FL:	$91
Florida:	$246
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Odessa is $102 per year, which is $363 less than the national average and $145 less than Florida's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Odessa:

In Gladeview, FL, crime costs $878 per person, which is $777 more than in Odessa.
In Parrish, FL, crime costs $91 per person, which is $10 less than in Odessa

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Odessa for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Odessa	Cost per Odessa Resident
Murder	$621,676	$26
Rape/Sexual Assault	$424,066	$17
Robbery	$126,965	$5
Assault	$283,793	$12
Kidnapping	$48,229	$2
Vehicle Theft	$144,503	$6
Burglary	$90,673	$4
Theft	$377,977	$16
Arson	$10,868	$0
Vandalism	$149,910	$6
Animal Cruelty	$1,411	$0
Drug Crimes	$175,196	$7
Identity Theft	$11,179	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$2,466,446	$102

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Odessa, 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 Odessa totals $6,295,053 ($259 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,761,500 ($361 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 Odessa 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 southeast 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 Odessa has 2, have the same problem. Of Odessa’s 24,284 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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Odessa 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 Odessa residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.4069
Robbery	0.1662
Rape	0.2880
Murder	0.0136
Total Violent Crime	0.8748 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.005
Vehicle Theft	0.3843
Burglary	0.4117
Arson	0.0185
Total Property Crime	3.820 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0328
Drug Crimes	0.9753
Vandalism	0.8641
Identity Theft	0.0595
Animal Cruelty	0.0079
Total "Other" Rate	1.940 (A+)

Individual Odessa Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Keystone, FL	A+	A+	A+
Cheval, FL	A+	A	A
Northdale, FL	A	A	B+
New Port Richey, FL	A	A	B+
Land O' Lakes, FL	A+	A+	A+
Citrus Park, FL	B+	A	C+
Lutz, FL	A-	A-	B+
Westchase, FL	A+	A+	A-
East Lake, FL	A+	A+	A
New Port Richey East, FL	A-	B+	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Odessa 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
Addison, TX	D-	D	D
Yazoo City, MS	D+	C	C
Aldie, VA	A+	A+	A+
Aldine, TX	F	F	F
Ashwaubenon, WI	D	B-	B-
Alton, TX	D	D	D
Amesbury Town, MA	A-	B	B
Arab, AL	C-	B-	B-
Anoka, MN	C-	B+	B+
Norton, MA	A	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Odessa 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 Odessa, FL average SchoolGrade of A, with 63% actual proficiency versus 54% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Odessa schools on SchoolGrade

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