Highlands County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Highlands County in FL is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,805 violent crimes and 4,244 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 2343.8 per 100k residents, which is 2106.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 2635.7 per 100k, 1511.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate2343.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,805 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate32.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents59 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate55.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents97 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate355.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents401 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate2635.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,244 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate374.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents879 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate2116.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,114 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate142.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents237 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 2343.8 | F | 2805 | 106.2 | +2106.8% |
| Property Crime | 2635.7 | F | 4244 | 163.6 | +1511.0% |
| Homicide | 11.2 | F | 19 | 0.5 | +1993.8% |
| Rape | 32.5 | F | 59 | 3.5 | +818.5% |
| Robbery | 55.4 | F | 97 | 5.8 | +852.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 355.0 | F | 401 | 22.3 | +1495.0% |
| Burglary | 374.6 | F | 879 | 24.0 | +1459.0% |
| Larceny | 2116.0 | F | 3114 | 116.4 | +1718.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 142.6 | F | 237 | 22.2 | +543.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Highlands County Sheriff's Office
Lake Placid Police Department
Lake Placid, FL
Sebring Police Department
Sebring, FL