Is Gainesville Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Gainesville
Safety rating
Women living in Gainesville consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.9 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Gainesville consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 13.9% percentage of women in United States have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 4 experiences
Safety rating: | 2.9/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.8/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.1/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 1.7/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Gainesville?
Gainesville is a suburb outside of Atlanta. It’s about an hour drive from Atlanta. Since I have moved here a year ago I have not expected any crime or heard of it from any of my peers or neighbors. As in all locations, women should take caution traveling alone, especially at night. However, as long as you avoid sketchy places at night most public are completely safe.
Posted: December 28, 2024
Jenny
Gainesville, Fl is pretty safe. It has its seedy areas as every city does. For the most part as long as you mind your business you’ll be fine. There’s a lot of friendly and helpful people here. After dark you probably want to be with a friend in the downtown areas.
Posted: December 4, 2024
Jannyn
Generally, safe area. You will feel 100% safe at night in the downtown area, anywhere where there is hotels it is a nice area and safe. Everything is within 15 minutes of most hotels. Lake area is also very safe.
Posted: May 2, 2024There are some parts of town that are safe and quiet. But other parts are not safe. The political climate in the state and the fact that guns are legal makes me feel unsafe. Downtown is safe and walkable.
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