Daytona Beach, FL Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Daytona Beach, FL

Is Daytona Beach safe to live in or visit in 2026?

By the numbers, Daytona Beach holds up reasonably well: 70% of the 10 analyzed neighborhoods earned an A or A- grade, and the city-wide safety rating lands at B (Safe). That means seven out of ten neighborhoods — including Pelican Bay (pop. 2,740), Lionspaw, Rio Vista, Fairlawn at Daytona Beach, and East Daytona — are statistically low-crime areas. The remaining three neighborhoods (Industrial Park, Biltmore Heights, and Country Club Harbor) each received a C+, placing them in the moderate range — not dangerous, but worth extra awareness. No neighborhood in Daytona Beach scored a D or F in this analysis. For visitors, sticking to A-rated corridors and checking the interactive crime map before exploring new areas is a practical baseline habit.

What is the overall crime grade for Daytona Beach?

Daytona Beach's overall crime grade is C- at the city level, even though the neighborhood-weighted safety rating reaches B (Safe). The gap exists because city-level grades factor in broader socioeconomic indicators — a 20.5% poverty rate, a 6.5% unemployment rate, and a median household income of $38,686 — all of which correlate statistically with crime risk. In practical terms, the C- city grade reflects structural vulnerability, while the B neighborhood grade reflects where crime actually concentrates (or doesn't). Residents in Pelican Bay or Lionspaw, for example, experience conditions much closer to an A environment day-to-day, despite the city-wide average pulling downward.

Which neighborhoods in Daytona Beach have the lowest crime rates?

Seven neighborhoods earned an A or A- grade in the 2026 analysis, representing 70% of all areas assessed. The top five by grade are: Daytona Automall (Grade A, median income $80,102), Lionspaw (Grade A, median income $80,102), Pelican Bay (Grade A, median income $56,750, population 2,740), Rio Vista (Grade A, median income $43,123), and Fairlawn at Daytona Beach (Grade A, median income $33,413). Notably, Fairlawn at Daytona Beach achieves an A grade despite a below-median household income, suggesting that community factors beyond income alone contribute to safety outcomes there. East Daytona and the area near Daytona Beach International Airport both earned A- grades, making them strong secondary options for residents prioritizing safety.

Which areas of Daytona Beach have higher crime levels?

The three neighborhoods that scored below an A in this analysis — Country Club Harbor (Grade C+, median income $32,844), Biltmore Heights (Grade C+, median income $35,558), and Industrial Park (Grade C+, median income $35,558) — represent 30% of analyzed neighborhoods. A C+ grade places these areas in the moderate-risk tier: meaningfully more active than A-rated neighborhoods, but still well above the D and F thresholds seen in higher-crime U.S. cities. Country Club Harbor, with a population of 780, is the largest of the three. All three share similar median income levels in the mid-$30,000 range, which aligns with the broader city median of $38,686. Visitors and renters evaluating these neighborhoods should consult the live crime map for current incident patterns before making decisions.

How does Daytona Beach's crime compare to other Florida cities?

With a city-wide grade of C- and a neighborhood safety rating of B, Daytona Beach sits in a middle tier among Florida's coastal cities. The city's $165,260 median home value and $979 median rent reflect relative affordability compared to metros like Miami or Orlando, but the 20.5% poverty rate — well above Florida's statewide average — places upward pressure on crime indicators. The fact that 70% of neighborhoods score A or A- is a meaningful positive signal: it suggests crime is not evenly distributed across the city but concentrated in a smaller subset of areas. For context, cities with similar population sizes (~68,000) and poverty rates often see higher proportions of D- and F-rated neighborhoods; Daytona Beach's zero D/F neighborhoods is a notable data point.

Is Daytona Beach a good place to buy a home from a safety standpoint?

From a purely safety-data perspective, 7 of 10 analyzed neighborhoods carry an A or A- grade, which means the majority of the city's residential fabric is in low-crime territory. The median home value of $165,260 makes ownership accessible relative to most Florida markets, and neighborhoods like Pelican Bay (Grade A, pop. 2,740) and Rio Vista (Grade A) offer a combination of affordability and strong safety grades. Prospective buyers should note that Country Club Harbor and Biltmore Heights, both graded C+, may carry slightly different risk profiles that could affect insurance rates or long-term appreciation. Cross-referencing the Daytona Beach crime map with specific addresses — and tracking whether a neighborhood's grade has been trending up or down — gives the most actionable picture for homebuyers evaluating 2026 conditions.