Winter Haven, FL Crime Rates & Map

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Total crime 0%

Violent crime 5%

Property crime 2%

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2020 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2021; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Winter Haven_{/100k people}	Florida_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,091	n/a (estimate)	2,358	2,153	2,346
Murder	4	n/a	8.6	5.9	6.5
Rape	19	n/a	41.1	35.4	38.4
Robbery	12	n/a	25.9	62.2	73.9
Assault	136	n/a	293.9	280.1	279.7
Violent crime	171	n/a (estimate)	370	384	388
Burglary	125	n/a	270.1	240.6	314.2
Theft	724	n/a	1,564.6	1,352.7	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	71	n/a	153.4	176.1	246.0
Property crime	920	n/a (estimate)	1,988	1,769	1,958

Key findings

Winter Haven crime rates are equal to the national average
Violent crimes in Winter Haven are 5% lower than the national average
In Winter Haven you have a 1 in 43 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Winter Haven is safer than 31% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Winter Haven has decreased by 21%

Winter Haven crime map

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Daily Crime In Winter Haven (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Winter Haven, per 100,000 residents. In Winter Haven, the total number of daily crimes is 1.10 times more than the Florida average and 1.00 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Winter Haven are 1.04 times less than the Florida average and 1.05 times less than the national average. For property crime, Winter Haven has a daily crime rate that is 1.12 times more than the Florida average and 1.02 times more than the daily national average.

How Safe is Winter Haven (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Winter Haven in comparison to other Florida communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Winter Haven safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Winter Haven being safer than 42% of cities in Florida and 31% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Florida cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Winter Haven. In conclusion, Winter Haven ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Winter Haven

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Winter Haven is 1 in 271

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Winter Haven is 1 in 51

The chance of being a victim of crime in Winter Haven is 1 in 43

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Winter Haven? If you reside in Winter Haven, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 271. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 51 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Winter Haven, is 1 in 43.

Year Over Year Crime In Winter Haven (per 100,000 people)

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Winter Haven, Florida (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Winter Haven has decreased by 13%, the amount of property crime in Winter Haven has decreased by 22%, and the total amount of crime in Winter Haven has decreased by 21% year over year.

Winter Haven police department

Item	Winter Haven	Florida	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	107	31,023	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.1	4.2	3.3

There are a total of 107 Winter Haven police officers. This results in 3.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 27.3% less than the Florida average and 5.3% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Florida

State	Total offenders	Florida_/100K	National_/100K
Florida	53,771	330	266

There are a total of 53,771 sex offenders in Florida. This yields a total of 330 sex offenders in Florida per 100,000 residents which is 24% 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}
Lake Alfred, FL	5,353	109	607	716
Grenelefe, FL	1,647	155	712	867
Crooked Lake Park, FL	1,665	195	896	1,091
Babson Park, FL	1,409	199	915	1,114
Polk City, FL	2,132	206	951	1,157
Eagle Lake, FL	2,411	209	965	1,174
Waverly, FL	1,025	211	970	1,181
Winter Haven, FL	36,669	370	1,988	2,358

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Pleasant Grove, UT	36,678	101	953	1,053
Panama City, FL	36,654	874	4,191	5,065
Hot Springs, AR	36,711	433	5,036	5,469
Commack, NY	36,625	199	770	969
New Albany, IN	36,622	433	2,876	3,310
Winter Haven, FL	36,669	370	1,988	2,358

Source: The Winter Haven, FL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2020. 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.