Violent Crime

• In 2008, Orlando had a population of 229,808. Nearly 4,000 violent crimes were been reported to the Orlando Police Department that year. The incidence of violent crimes had risen by nearly 1,800 since 2006.
  
  

Murder and Rape

• The murder rate in 2005 was a reported 22 cases. In 2008, the rate had nearly doubled to 43 open murder cases. During 2006, 82 Orlando citizens reported a rape to local authorities. In 2008, 131 violent sexual assault cases were under investigation.
  
  

Robbery and Assault

• Robbery and assault cases were also on the rise in the city. Robberies or home invasions more than doubled from 2006 to 2008, reaching a total of 1,320 cases. Assault cases also increased from 1,293 in 2006 to a total of 2,335 in 2008. Figures for the calendar year, 2010 will be released after January 2011.