Hardee County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hardee County in FL is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,435 violent crimes and 1,596 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 1241.0 per 100k residents, which is 1068.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 1461.2 per 100k, 793.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate1241.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,435 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate44.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents39 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate163.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents241 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate1461.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,596 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate213.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents428 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate1127.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,014 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate120.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents151 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 1241.0 | F | 1435 | 106.2 | +1068.5% |
| Property Crime | 1461.2 | F | 1596 | 163.6 | +793.1% |
| Homicide | 10.3 | F | 5 | 0.5 | +1839.3% |
| Rape | 44.6 | F | 39 | 3.5 | +1161.5% |
| Robbery | 12.1 | F | 24 | 5.8 | +108.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 163.0 | F | 241 | 22.3 | +632.5% |
| Burglary | 213.3 | F | 428 | 24.0 | +787.5% |
| Larceny | 1127.7 | F | 1014 | 116.4 | +869.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 120.2 | F | 151 | 22.2 | +442.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Hardee County Sheriff's Office
Bowling Green Police Department
Bowling Green, FL
Wauchula Police Department
Wauchula, FL