Arcadia, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Arcadia Police Department serves the city of Arcadia, FL in Desoto County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 702 violent crimes and 667 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 153.4 per 100k residents, which is 44.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 127.8 per 100k, 21.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate153.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents702 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents147 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate127.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents667 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate51.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents397 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate76.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents242 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 153.4 | D | 702 | 106.2 | +44.4% |
| Property Crime | 127.8 | B | 667 | 163.6 | -21.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.8 | A | 147 | 22.3 | -42.6% |
| Burglary | 51.1 | F | 397 | 24.0 | +112.8% |
| Larceny | 76.7 | B | 242 | 116.4 | -34.1% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | 21 miles | F 1143.8 | F 1797.4 | Violent: 645.6% higher Property: 1306.0% higher |
| Punta Gorda | 24 miles | F 505.6 | F 1314.7 | Violent: 229.6% higher Property: 928.4% higher |
| Wauchula | 25 miles | F 1449.9 | F 1570.7 | Violent: 845.1% higher Property: 1128.6% higher |
| Lake Placid | 26 miles | F 1921.5 | F 2722.2 | Violent: 1152.6% higher Property: 2029.4% higher |
| Sebring | 31 miles | F 4079.1 | F 3647.8 | Violent: 2559.0% higher Property: 2753.4% higher |