Is Lakeland, Florida a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Lakeland, FL

Is Lakeland, Florida safe place to live?
Is Lakeland, Florida a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Lakeland? What is the crime rate in Lakeland city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Lakeland, Florida is 20% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Lakeland is 9% lower than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Lakeland is 26% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 273 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 39 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    3217
    Violent : 404
    Property : 2813
    Total Crime
    20% NAT. AVG.
    31% STATE AVG.
    2825 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    9% NAT. AVG.
    8% STATE AVG.
    354.8 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    26% NAT. AVG.
    40% STATE AVG.
    2470.2 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Lakeland
    Violent crime
    1 in 273
    Property crime
    1 in 39
    Robbery
    1 in 1379
    Burglary
    1 in 345
    Assault
    1 in 434
    Car Theft
    1 in 506
    Lakeland : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Florida 29 25 27 19 36
    In USA 966 947 1139 821 945
    Lakeland : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Florida 39 16 38 41 19
    In USA 909 228 507 984 739

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Lakeland
    		Florida
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 404 354.8 383.6 387.8
    Murder 12 10.5 5.94 6.5
    Robbery 80 70.3 62.21 73.9
    Assault 254 223 280.08 279.7
    Rape 58 51 35.37 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Lakeland
    		 Florida
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 2813 2470.2 1769.43 1,958.2
    Burglary 320 281 240.61 314.2
    Larceny 2275 1997.8 1352.73 1,398
    Car Theft 218 191.4 176.09 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison