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Crime & Safety in Sanford, FL

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

Sanford has a violent crime rate of 817 per 100,000 residents, 115% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 521.0 per 100,000, robbery at 190.7, rape at 101.9. The murder rate is 3.3 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,496 per 100,000, 78% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,776, burglary at 518, vehicle theft at 202 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 49 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Sanford receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent816.8/100K
115% above US avg
Murder3.3/100K
48% below US avg
Rape101.9/100K
Robbery190.7/100K
Assault521.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,495.8/100K
78% above US avg
Burglary517.7/100K
Theft2,776.0/100K
Vehicle Theft202.2/100K
Arson1.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)49

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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