The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in University Park-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in University Park-Jacksonville

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in University Park-Jacksonville.

 

University Park-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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Other Crime Grade
A+

$1.16 million

Cost of Crime™ for University Park-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL

In 2025, crime will cost $626 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US neighborhood. University Park-Jacksonville ranks in the 90th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 90% of neighborhoods but less safe than 10%. This analysis applies only to University Park-Jacksonville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in University Park-Jacksonville is 18.72 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. University Park-Jacksonville Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in University Park-Jacksonville varies by area - ranging from 1 in 41 in the northeast areas to 1 in 79 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of University Park-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL see the most incidents - about 38 per year. In contrast, the central part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in University Park-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL

The total projected cost of crime in University Park-Jacksonville for 2025 is $1,163,581. This translates to approximately $232 per resident and $626 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in University Park-Jacksonville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in University Park-Jacksonville Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

University Park-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL: $232
Model City, Miami, FL: $788
Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL: $70
Florida: $246
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in University Park-Jacksonville is $232 per year, which is $233 less than the national average and $15 less than Jacksonville's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to University Park-Jacksonville:
  • In Model City, Miami, FL, crime costs $788 per person, which is $557 more than in University Park-Jacksonville.
  • In Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL, crime costs $70 per person, which is $162 less than in University Park-Jacksonville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of University Park-Jacksonville for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to University Park-Jacksonville
Cost per University Park-Jacksonville Resident
Murder
$67,216
$13
Rape/Sexual Assault
$129,829
$26
Robbery
$67,444
$13
Assault
$396,531
$79
Kidnapping
$7,033
$1
Vehicle Theft
$86,731
$17
Burglary
$45,831
$9
Theft
$282,382
$56
Arson
$3,525
$1
Vandalism
$33,613
$7
Animal Cruelty
$560
$0
Drug Crimes
$27,376
$5
Identity Theft
$15,511
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$1,163,581
$232

The Intangible Cost of Crime in University Park-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 University Park-Jacksonville totals $1,211,096 ($241 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,374,677 ($473 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 University Park-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 east 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 have the same problem. Of University Park-Jacksonville’s 5,024 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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University Park-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 University Park-Jacksonville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.748
Robbery
0.4268
Rape
0.4262
Murder
0.0071
Total Violent Crime
3.608 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
10.85
Vehicle Theft
1.115
Burglary
1.006
Arson
0.0291
Total Property Crime
13.00 (A-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0231
Drug Crimes
0.7367
Vandalism
0.9365
Identity Theft
0.3989
Animal Cruelty
0.0151
Total "Other" Rate
2.110 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in University Park-Jacksonville is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to University Park-Jacksonville.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

University Park-Jacksonville is lower 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
F
F
F
B-
A
A
C+
C-
C-
A
B+
B+
C
D+
D+
B-
B-
B-
D
D+
D+
A-
B
B
C-
C
C
A-
C-
C-

Considering only the crime rate, University Park-Jacksonville is less safe 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 University Park-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See University Park-Jacksonville schools on SchoolGrade

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