Bartow, FL Crime


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Bartow, Florida has been plagued by a high level of crime in recent years. According to recent statistics, the city's violent crime rate sits at 28, significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Furthermore, property crime is also a major issue in Bartow, with a rate of 65.7 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and vandalism. The high levels of crime in Bartow have caused concern among residents and authorities, leading to increased efforts to address and reduce crime in the area. These efforts include increased police presence and community programs aimed at preventing crime and promoting safety. Despite these efforts, the crime rate in Bartow remains a concerning issue for the community.

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

Bartow violent crime is 28.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Bartow property crime is 65.7. (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
Bartow, FL Crime History
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I lived in Bartow for a year and a half before moving to Lakeland. The town seems so oppressed. The housing market is costly–$140,000 is the average price for a brick  More

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The city council in this town need to get a grip on reality and understand that they work for the people who pay their taxes. The city ordinance that prevents property  More

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I find the city ordinance that does not allow homeowners to place small signs in their yards stating essentially "god bless the USA" utterly ridiculous. As a proud  More

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