Oviedo, FL Crime Map

Oviedo, FL Safety Overview: A City That Earns Its Grades

With a population of 41,062 and an overall crime grade of B+, Oviedo stands out as one of Seminole County's safest communities — and the neighborhood-level data backs that up decisively. Every single one of the 8 analyzed neighborhoods earned an A-range grade, meaning 100% of Oviedo's neighborhoods qualify as safe by any reasonable measure. That kind of consistency is rare, and it reflects something real about how this city is structured and maintained.

Safest Neighborhoods in Oviedo

At the top of the safety rankings sit Sanctuary Village (A+, median income $122,399), Live Oak Reserve (A+, median income $126,781), and Twin Rivers (A+, median income $112,694) — three communities that combine low crime rates with household incomes well above the city median of $98,922. Black Hammock (A+, median income $94,147) and Chuluota (A+, median income $81,792) round out the A+ tier, demonstrating that strong safety grades extend even into neighborhoods with more modest income levels. Chuluota in particular is notable: despite a lower median income relative to its peers, it still achieves the highest possible safety rating.

Understanding the Grade Distribution

The grade distribution across Oviedo's neighborhoods is essentially a clean sweep. All 8 analyzed neighborhoods — 100% — earned an A or A+ grade. Not a single neighborhood fell to a B, C, D, or F. The three neighborhoods that rank comparatively lower within this already-safe city — Kingsbridge (A, median income $91,659), Aloma Woods (A, median income $96,888), and Alafaya Woods (A, median income $89,742) — still hold solid A grades. In most American cities, an A-grade neighborhood would be considered among the best. In Oviedo, it simply means you're slightly below the city's exceptional average.

Property Crime vs. Violent Crime in Oviedo

Like most suburban communities in Florida, Oviedo's crime profile skews heavily toward property-related incidents rather than violent crime. Theft, vehicle break-ins, and opportunistic property offenses account for the majority of reported incidents, and even these tend to be concentrated rather than widespread. Violent crime is genuinely uncommon across all eight analyzed neighborhoods. Alafaya Woods and Kingsbridge, the two most populated neighborhoods in the lower A tier with 5,959 and 1,898 residents respectively, see slightly higher incident volumes simply due to population density — but their per-capita rates remain well within safe territory. Residents should remain alert to property crime as the primary risk, while understanding that violent crime risk in Oviedo is low by Florida and national standards.

How the Crime Map Supports Better Decisions

Oviedo's interactive crime map is a practical tool, not just a visual exercise. Home buyers evaluating properties near Twin Rivers or Live Oak Reserve can confirm that the safety grades align with on-the-ground incident data before committing to a purchase — especially relevant given a median home value of $314,836. Renters weighing options in Alafaya Woods or Kingsbridge can assess whether the slightly lower grade translates to meaningful differences in day-to-day risk. Commuters who pass through Oviedo's neighborhoods during early morning or evening hours can use time-filtered incident data to understand when and where incidents are most likely. For families, the map provides context that school ratings and listing descriptions simply don't capture. In a city where every neighborhood earns an A, the map helps residents understand the nuances within that top tier rather than just confirming that Oviedo is safe — which, at a city-wide rating of Very Safe (A), it clearly is.