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

Crime per Capita in Suwannee County

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

 

Suwannee County, FL Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A-
B+
Other Crime Grade
A+

$10.8 million

Cost of Crime™ for Suwannee County, FL

In 2025, crime will cost $699 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US county. Suwannee County ranks in the 92nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 92% of counties but less safe than 8%. This analysis applies only to Suwannee County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Suwannee County is 17.25 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Suwannee County Residents generally consider the northwest part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Suwannee County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 39 in the south areas to 1 in 107 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Suwannee County, FL see the most incidents - about 156 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 28 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Suwannee County, FL

The total projected cost of crime in Suwannee County for 2025 is $10,838,887. This translates to approximately $250 per resident and $699 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Suwannee County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Suwannee County Compared to Other Counties?

Suwannee County, FL: $250
Miami-Dade County, FL: $384
Martin County, FL: $116
Florida: $246
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Suwannee County is $250 per year, which is $214 less than the national average and $4 more than Florida's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Suwannee County:
  • In Miami-Dade County, FL, crime costs $384 per person, which is $134 more than in Suwannee County.
  • In Martin County, FL, crime costs $116 per person, which is $134 less than in Suwannee County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Suwannee County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Suwannee County
Cost per Suwannee County Resident
Murder
$3.31 million
$76
Rape/Sexual Assault
$931,369
$21
Robbery
$421,972
$10
Assault
$2.13 million
$49
Kidnapping
$76,053
$2
Vehicle Theft
$111,332
$3
Burglary
$606,129
$14
Theft
$2.25 million
$52
Arson
$40,491
$1
Vandalism
$478,279
$11
Animal Cruelty
$5,441
$0
Drug Crimes
$363,354
$8
Identity Theft
$116,882
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$10,838,887
$250

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Suwannee County, 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 Suwannee County totals $27,109,743 ($625 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $37,948,631 ($875 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 Suwannee County 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 county 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 Suwannee County has 2, have the same problem. Of Suwannee County’s 43,346 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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Suwannee County 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 Suwannee County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.714
Robbery
0.3095
Rape
0.3544
Murder
0.0406
Total Violent Crime
2.419 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
10.02
Vehicle Theft
0.1659
Burglary
1.542
Arson
0.0387
Total Property Crime
11.76 (B+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0289
Drug Crimes
1.133
Vandalism
1.545
Identity Theft
0.3484
Animal Cruelty
0.0170
Total "Other" Rate
3.072 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Suwannee County is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Suwannee County.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Suwannee County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

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

Considering only the crime rate, Suwannee County 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 Suwannee County, FL average SchoolGrade of B+, with 51% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Suwannee County schools on SchoolGrade

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