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Desoto County, FL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Desoto County in FL is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county 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 D
Annual Rate153.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents702 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents147 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate127.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents667 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate51.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents397 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate76.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents242 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime153.4D702106.2+44.4%
Property Crime127.8B667163.6-21.9%
Homicide0.0A60.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A103.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A175.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault12.8A14722.3-42.6%
Burglary51.1F39724.0+112.8%
Larceny76.7B242116.4-34.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A2522.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Arcadia Police Department

Arcadia, FL