Desoto County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Desoto County in FL is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,571 violent crimes and 2,370 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 130.0 per 100k residents, which is 22.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 117.2 per 100k, 28.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate130.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,571 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents482 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate117.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,370 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate36.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents818 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate73.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,428 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents112 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 130.0 | D | 2571 | 106.2 | +22.4% |
| Property Crime | 117.2 | B | 2370 | 163.6 | -28.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 74 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 53 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.9 | A | 482 | 22.3 | -55.3% |
| Burglary | 36.2 | D | 818 | 24.0 | +50.8% |
| Larceny | 73.9 | A | 1428 | 116.4 | -36.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.3 | A | 112 | 22.2 | -76.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Desoto County Sheriff's Office
Arcadia Police Department
Arcadia, FL