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 F
Annual Rate1098.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents34,708 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F
Annual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents114 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate11.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents627 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate23.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents841 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate157.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents6,687 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate1299.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents37,257 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate231.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,106 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate971.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents27,861 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate96.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,233 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime1098.4F34708106.2+934.2%
Property Crime1299.7F37257163.6+694.4%
Homicide5.3F1140.5+894.5%
Rape11.0F6273.5+210.4%
Robbery23.8F8415.8+309.2%
Aggravated Assault157.9F668722.3+609.5%
Burglary231.8F610624.0+864.6%
Larceny971.3F27861116.4+734.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft96.4F323322.2+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

Department of Corrections, Office of the Inspector General: Polk County

Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco: Polk County

Florida Game Commission: Polk County

Highway Patrol: Polk County