Polk County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Polk County in FL is served by 15 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 34,708 violent crimes and 37,257 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 1098.4 per 100k residents, which is 934.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 1299.7 per 100k, 694.4% 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 Rate1098.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents34,708 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents114 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate11.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents627 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate23.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents841 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate157.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents6,687 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate1299.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents37,257 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate231.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,106 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate971.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents27,861 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate96.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,233 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 1098.4 | F | 34708 | 106.2 | +934.2% |
| Property Crime | 1299.7 | F | 37257 | 163.6 | +694.4% |
| Homicide | 5.3 | F | 114 | 0.5 | +894.5% |
| Rape | 11.0 | F | 627 | 3.5 | +210.4% |
| Robbery | 23.8 | F | 841 | 5.8 | +309.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 157.9 | F | 6687 | 22.3 | +609.5% |
| Burglary | 231.8 | F | 6106 | 24.0 | +864.6% |
| Larceny | 971.3 | F | 27861 | 116.4 | +734.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 96.4 | F | 3233 | 22.2 | +334.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Auburndale Police Department
Auburndale, FL
Bartow Police Department
Bartow, FL
Davenport Police Department
Davenport, FL
Florida Polytechnic University
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