Lake Wales, FL has a lower than average rate of violent crime compared to the US. With a rate of 19.9, it is substantially lower than the US average of 22.7. On the other hand, the property crime rate in Lake Wales is higher than average at 51.1, compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that although there is less violent crime in Lake Wales compared to other places in the US, residents are more likely to experience property crime such as theft or burglary.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lake Wales violent crime is 19.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Lake Wales property crime is 51.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.