Wauchula, FL Crime


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The crime in Wauchula, FL is lower than the national average for both violent and property crimes. Violent crime in Wauchula, FL is 18.8 compared to the US average of 22.7, while property crime in Wauchula is 42.2 compared to the US average of 35.4. This suggests that Wauchula is a relatively safe place to live when compared to other communities across the nation. However, it is important to remember that even though the crime rates are lower than average, citizens still need to take precautionary measures and be aware of their surroundings when living or visiting the area.

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

Wauchula violent crime is 18.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Wauchula property crime is 42.2. (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
Wauchula, FL Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2001401.7022.389.3290.147981138.13280.5379.4
2002547.300218.9328.44422.11182.12889.7350.3
20031024.7044.6178.28025858.81759.93787311.9
2004666.1066.6177.6421.84595.91465.42930.7199.8
2005946.9022110.1814.84272.21255.22884.8132.1
2006773.5044.266.36634508.3928.23359.1221
2007885.522.1155177.1531.34693.4929.83542.2221.4
2008510.1066.566.53773836.81441.62240155.2
2009331.7022.144.2265.44798.81769.12896.9132.7
2010711.2064.7194452.64849.12478.42176.7194
201143419.719.778.9315.64261.21676.92426.5157.8
2012214.8019.539156.23143.31210.51835.297.6
2013406.70061345.73192.41077.71972.3142.3
2014282.9060.640.4181.93678.31212.62384.880.8
2015325.206120.3243.92743.99351646.3162.6
2016384.9060.80324.12431.1688.81620.7121.6
2017365.9020.361284.62418.7853.71463.4101.6
2018243.6040.620.3182.73369.2974.22171.7223.3
2019409040.961.3306.73517.41186.12167.7163.6

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Zolfo Springs, FL117.12,341.91,69042009
Bowling Green, FL172.51,586.82,90462019
Fort Meade, FL644.54,528.85,851142007
Avon Park, FL614.15,035.78,877192011
Frostproof, FL686.14,734.13,111232007
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Zolfo Springs, FL117.12,341.91,69042009
Bowling Green, FL172.51,586.82,90462019
Fort Meade, FL644.54,528.85,851142007
Frostproof, FL686.14,734.13,111232007
Arcadia, FL664.71,281.18,274232019

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Over 7 years ago

Hardee County consisting of Wauchula, Zolfo Springs, Bowling Green and Ona have some of the nicest and caring people of any other county!! The surrounding area is  More

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I used to live here. Wauchula is the worst place God created. If the universe has an anal sphincter, this is where it’s located. Avoid living or working in this place  More

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I used to live here. Wauchula is the worst place God created. If the universe has an anal sphincter, this is where it’s located. Avoid living or working in this place  More

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