Is Daytona Beach a bad place?

A new report is claiming Daytona Beach is among the countrys top 50 worst cities to live in. There were 1,221 violent crimes and 6,297 property crimes for every 100,000 Daytona Beach residents in 2016, each nearly triple the comparable national crime rates.

Is Daytona a safe city?

With a crime rate of 53 per one thousand residents, Daytona Beach has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. Ones chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 19.

Is Daytona Florida dangerous?

Daytona Beach, FL – Recent data collected by the FBI has revealed that Daytona Beach is the most dangerous city in Florida. Daytona Beach, with a population of 63,505, has a violent crime per 100K people of 1,555.8. According to the data, a total of 988 violent crimes were reported in Daytona Beach.

Is it safe to swim at Daytona Beach?

DAYTONA BEACH — Swimming is not recommended for three local beach areas due to an increased risk of infectious disease in the water, according to the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County.

What to do if you see a shark?

What To Do If You Spot a Shark While SwimmingStay Calm. Stay calm: two simple words that are so very difficult to obey. Catch and Release. If you happen to be fishing or have some other shark bait on you, release it quickly. Get Out of the Way. Team Up. Brace Yourself. Aim for the Sensitive Spots. Sleep Easy.