Crime in Florida

The crime rate in Florida State is higher than the national average for both violent and property crimes. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Florida State stands at 23.4, which is above the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Florida State is 37.3, which is also higher than the US average of 35.4. This clearly suggests that criminal activities are quite prevalent in Florida State and it is important to be aware of this fact when living or visiting here. It is also advised to take necessary safety precautions and be vigilant while living in or travelling around this state.

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

Florida violent crime is 23.4. (The US average is 22.7)

Florida property crime is 37.3. (The US average is 35.4)

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

Lakeland, FL Crime History

*Closest City

Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Lakeland, FL	311.8	2,877.8	89,812	7	2019
Plant City, FL	407.8	2,701.1	29,035	11	2019
Zephyrhills, FL	309.4	3,801.5	13,092	12	2019
Auburndale, FL	329.8	4,286.8	16,679	14	2019
Mulberry, FL	762.6	9,088.0	3,378	16	2008
Lake Alfred, FL	49.0	604.3	4,011	18	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Jacksonville, FL	647.4	3,309.5	790,972	153	2019
Atlanta, GA	768.8	4,654.4	430,066	414	2018
Charlotte, NC	739.4	3,925.8	604,931	493	2019
Nashville, TN	1,073.1	4,041.1	564,169	621	2019
Memphis, TN	1,901.4	6,128.4	669,264	671	2019
Louisville, KY	686.9	3,891.5	677,710	724	2019

Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

Reviews for Florida 198 Reviews

Great rural community to raise a family - 10/14/2018
This is my beloved hometown in which I grew up with some of the most loving, kind people in the world. I advanced from kindergarten to twelveth-grade with approximately... Read More

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Mistake. - 5/16/2018
It hasn't worked out for me, but the same problems in Florida are the same all over the place. You need to own a company or get into management. And we know how that... Read More

PETER | Orlando, FL | Reply | 1 Reply

nice place friendly people but you cant get a job - 10/17/2017
lived here for 2yrs the people act friendly but nobody wants to hire you unless you work for poverty wages.......if your connected you get better paying jobs but even... Read More

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