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Crime & Safety in Lakeland, FL

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Lakeland has a violent crime rate of 312 per 100,000 residents, 18% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 163.1 per 100,000, robbery at 86.4, rape at 56.1. The murder rate is 6.2 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,878 per 100,000, 47% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,307, burglary at 390, vehicle theft at 181 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 70 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Lakeland receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Lakeland vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent311.8/100K
18% below US avg
Murder6.2/100K
1% below US avg
Rape56.1/100K
Robbery86.4/100K
Assault163.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,877.8/100K
47% above US avg
Burglary390.3/100K
Theft2,306.7/100K
Vehicle Theft180.9/100K
Arson6.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)70

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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