Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Lake Wales has a violent crime rate of 244 per 100,000 residents, 36% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,529 per 100,000, 22% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 121 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Lake Wales receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Lake Wales vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)