Sumter County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Sumter County in FL is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,795 violent crimes and 3,556 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 145.4 per 100k residents, which is 36.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 384.0 per 100k, 134.7% 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 DAnnual Rate145.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,795 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate21.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate68.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents651 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate384.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,556 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate114.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents710 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate198.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,459 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate70.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents370 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 145.4 | D | 3795 | 106.2 | +36.9% |
| Property Crime | 384.0 | F | 3556 | 163.6 | +134.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 21.9 | F | 74 | 3.5 | +518.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 50 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 68.7 | F | 651 | 22.3 | +208.5% |
| Burglary | 114.7 | F | 710 | 24.0 | +377.5% |
| Larceny | 198.5 | F | 2459 | 116.4 | +70.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 70.5 | F | 370 | 22.2 | +217.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Sumter County Sheriff's Office
Center Hill Police Department
Center Hill, FL
Wildwood Police Department
Wildwood, FL