9 Jun 2025 12:49 pm
In California, the number of violent crimes reported was 183,546 in 2021. Florida recorded a total of 80,823 violent crimes in the state the same year. California's violent crime rate, which considers the number of violent crimes versus the population size, is at 470.27
In 2024, California's violent crime rate (499.7 per 100,000 residents) was higher than Florida's (258.9 per 100,000 residents), according to the FBI's Crime Data Explorer. While both states have seen decreases in crime rates overall, California has experienced a more significant decline in violent crime compared to Florida.