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53%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
37%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
56%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.
Lakeland crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Lakeland crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Lakeland crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Lakeland crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleLakeland/100k peopleTennessee/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)1,000 (estimate)2,6242,119
Murdern/an/an/a7.95.0
Rapen/an/an/a37.437.5
Robberyn/an/an/a58.460.6
Assaultn/an/an/a488.6256.1
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)226 (estimate)592359
Burglaryn/an/an/a251.8229.2
Theftn/an/an/a1,443.61,272.1
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a336.7258.8
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)774 (estimate)2,0321,760
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The Lakeland crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Lakeland as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Lakeland crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Lakeland crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Lakeland crime rates are 53% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Lakeland are 37% lower than the national average
      • In Lakeland you have a 1 in 101 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Lakeland is safer than 55% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Lakeland has decreased by 12%

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        Daily Crime In Lakeland (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Lakeland

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Lakeland is 1 in 444
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Lakeland is 1 in 130
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Lakeland is 1 in 101

        Year Over Year Crime In Lakeland (per 100,000 people)

        Lakeland police department

        Item Lakeland Tennessee National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a11,551558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a3.63.3

        Sex offenders in Tennessee

        State Total offenders Tennessee /100K National /100K
        Tennessee24,578412266
        There are a total of 24,578 sex offenders in Tennessee. This yields a total of 412 sex offenders in Tennessee per 100,000 residents which is 55% greater than the national average.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Rossville, TN1,03683285368
        Piperton, TN2,37593319412
        Oakland, TN8,13573508580
        Atoka, TN9,407176520696
        Munford, TN6,0904496231,072
        Arlington, TN11,7152578811,138
        Mason, TN1,1203001,0291,328
        Lakeland, TN12,6442267741,000

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        Martinsville, VA12,6463871,1311,518
        Sugarland Run, VA12,656113812925
        San Anselmo, CA12,623185792977
        Fernandina Beach, FL12,622102541643
        Kewanee, IL12,6224122,4422,854
        Lakeland, TN12,6442267741,000
        Source: The Lakeland, TN crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.