Lake Placid, FL Crime


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The crime rate in Lake Placid, FL is slightly higher than the national average for both violent and property crimes. The violent crime rate for Lake Placid is 22.1, which is 0.6 points higher than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Lake Placid is 62.3, which is 27 points higher than the national average of 35.4. This shows that while crime may not be as rampant in Lake Placid as it is in other cities, it's still a concern that local residents should keep an eye out for.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Lake Placid violent crime is 22.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Lake Placid property crime is 62.3. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Lake Placid, FL Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
20011811.8058.41052701.39877.33097.66253.7526
20021032.100573.4458.71284433838887.6573.4
20031385.757.70115.51212.58718.22136.35831.4750.6
20041198.6057.1171.2970.37648.41826.55536.5285.4
20051116.1055.8167.4892.97645.11227.76026.8390.6
20061764.100661.51102.55953.71212.84575.5165.4
2007482.10107.153.6321.45034.817143160.1160.7
2008853.353.353.3373.3373.3880030405493.3266.7
2009316.30052.7263.63637.3632.62899.3105.4
201050100200.4300.64859.71402.83356.7100.2
2011577088.8221.9266.34039.1115428850
2012489.1044.5133.4311.24579.86673823.988.9
2013423.5094.194.1235.35694.1752.94658.8282.4
2014564.44794.1282.2141.13433.7752.62681.10
2015187.20046.8140.44632.71216.73135.2280.8
2016506.4092.192.1322.34696.1736.63867.492.1
2017484.208844352.13829.2616.2312588
2018613.5043.8131.5438.24776.57453987.743.8
2019569.3040.7203.3325.34270569.33700.70

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Sebring, FL517.84,369.510,097132019
Avon Park, FL614.15,035.78,877232011
Zolfo Springs, FL117.12,341.91,690292009
Arcadia, FL664.71,281.18,274312019
Wauchula, FL409.03,517.44,568322019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Zolfo Springs, FL117.12,341.91,690292009
Arcadia, FL664.71,281.18,274312019
Wauchula, FL409.03,517.44,568322019
Frostproof, FL686.14,734.13,111332007
Okeechobee, FL226.43,414.05,701332019

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So, I bought a house in Lake Placid about 7 months ago and so far I love it. Real Estate is very reasonable and plenty of properties to pick from. Seems like prices  More

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Your site states it is not a good time to buy a home in Lake Placid because home prices are down. Wouldn't that be the perfect time to  More

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Over 9 years ago

South Florida definitely has the best weather but that comes with a price. I'm retiring to the wide open spaces of Lake Placid. Cost of living is lower and home prices,  More

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