Highlands County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Highlands County in FL is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 800 violent crimes and 1,045 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 3000.3 per 100k residents, which is +2724.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 3185.0 per 100k, +1846.7% 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 Rate3000.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents800 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate37.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate70.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate448.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents100 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate3185.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,045 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate423.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents219 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate2616.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents792 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate144.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 3000.3 | F | 800 | 106.2 | +2724.9% |
| Property Crime | 3185.0 | F | 1045 | 163.6 | +1846.7% |
| Homicide | 14.1 | F | 9 | 0.5 | +2539.7% |
| Rape | 37.5 | F | 18 | 3.5 | +960.7% |
| Robbery | 70.3 | F | 33 | 5.8 | +1108.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 448.7 | F | 100 | 22.3 | +1915.8% |
| Burglary | 423.6 | F | 219 | 24.0 | +1662.9% |
| Larceny | 2616.9 | F | 792 | 116.4 | +2148.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 144.4 | F | 32 | 22.2 | +551.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lake Placid Police Department
Lake Placid, FL
Sebring Police Department
Sebring, FL