Hardee County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hardee County in FL is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 459 violent crimes and 635 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 1296.8 per 100k residents, which is +1121.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 1684.0 per 100k, +929.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 FAnnual Rate1296.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents459 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate50.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate182.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate1684.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents635 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate233.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate1319.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents386 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate131.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents50 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 1296.8 | F | 459 | 106.2 | +1121.0% |
| Property Crime | 1684.0 | F | 635 | 163.6 | +929.3% |
| Homicide | 10.1 | F | 1 | 0.5 | +1789.9% |
| Rape | 50.6 | F | 13 | 3.5 | +1331.6% |
| Robbery | 10.1 | F | 9 | 5.8 | +73.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 182.1 | F | 73 | 22.3 | +718.2% |
| Burglary | 233.0 | F | 199 | 24.0 | +869.7% |
| Larceny | 1319.6 | F | 386 | 116.4 | +1033.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 131.5 | F | 50 | 22.2 | +492.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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