Sanford, FL Crime


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Sanford, FL has been dealing with a higher than average rate of violent and property crime according to recent statistics. With a violent crime rate of 41.5, which is significantly higher than the US average of 22.7, residents of Sanford have been facing a concerning level of violence. This includes crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, the property crime rate in Sanford stands at 69.2, well above the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These high rates of crime have caused concern and have put a strain on the community. Local law enforcement and officials have been working to address these issues and improve safety and security for the residents of Sanford.

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

Sanford violent crime is 41.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Sanford property crime is 69.2. (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
Sanford, FL Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
20001481.62.561.1300.41117.589251944.96007.7972.4
20011473.95.150.9358.910599589.41947.46506.61135.4
2002676.87.554.9292.2322.27522.113815274.5866.6
2003673.6965.6235.1363.97393.81448.95345.8599
2004655.8956.1242.6348.16791.81592.44615.5584
2005679.810.853.8279.7335.67746.41632.75147.8965.9
200648710.437.5233.12067229.41556.64707.2965.6
2007616.77.941.4356.6210.86113.41316.14007.3790
2008687.915.544.7359.5268.16196.61408.84070.8717
2009723.45.849.9381.8285.963971531.14382.4483.5
2010680.45.772.6332.5269.56434.81664.64368.8401.3
2011605.97.442.4292.8263.45955.81740.33946.6268.9
2012590.95.538.4303.7243.35422.41503.83633.2285.4
2013813.19.165.5240.1498.46243.21808.24005.7429.3
2014803.93.551.2190.8558.35268.51132.53821.5314.5
20158226.870.1189.7555.44527.1941.73313.7271.7
2016918.210.281.3233.8592.94763.9789.53667.8306.6
201769815.189.1159.8433.94164.4669.43269.6225.4
2018699.98.394.8138458.83545.9591.82761.2192.8
2019816.83.3101.9190.75213495.8517.72776202.2

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Over 11 years ago

we are looking for a place that except a dog she 11 years old fixed, we are on social se curity we get about 1600 a month I am 59 and my husband is 52 years of age  More

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Over 13 years ago

A little southern town with some bad areas and not too much variety in culture besides white and black. Not too close to orlando, lots of outdoor activities, and overall  More

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You need to check exactly where in 32773 a house is located as the properties on the edge of the zip or more like 32746 Lake Mary. All services and shopping tends to be  More

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