Polk County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Polk County in FL is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 12,258 violent crimes and 19,998 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 1095.0 per 100k residents, which is +931.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 1359.4 per 100k, +730.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 Rate1095.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,258 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents378 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate24.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents433 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate148.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,098 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate1359.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents19,998 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate243.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,994 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate1019.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents15,764 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate96.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,203 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 1095.0 | F | 12258 | 106.2 | +931.0% |
| Property Crime | 1359.4 | F | 19998 | 163.6 | +730.9% |
| Homicide | 5.7 | F | 54 | 0.5 | +960.8% |
| Rape | 10.9 | F | 378 | 3.5 | +207.9% |
| Robbery | 24.4 | F | 433 | 5.8 | +319.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 148.4 | F | 2098 | 22.3 | +566.9% |
| Burglary | 243.3 | F | 2994 | 24.0 | +912.7% |
| Larceny | 1019.8 | F | 15764 | 116.4 | +776.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 96.1 | F | 1203 | 22.2 | +333.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Auburndale Police Department
Auburndale, FL
Bartow Police Department
Bartow, FL
Davenport Police Department
Davenport, FL
Haines City Police Department
Haines City, FL
Lake Alfred Police Department
Lake Alfred, FL
Lake Hamilton Police Department
Lake Hamilton, FL
Lakeland Police Department
Lakeland, FL
Lake Wales Police Department
Lake Wales, FL
Winter Haven Police Department
Winter Haven, FL