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Wildwood, FL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Wildwood Police Department serves the city of Wildwood, FL in Sumter County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 375 violent crimes and 550 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 42.7 per 100k residents, which is 59.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 53.4 per 100k, 67.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 A
Annual Rate42.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents375 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate53.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents550 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate10.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents197 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate32.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents302 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate10.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents46 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime42.7A375106.2-59.8%
Property Crime53.4A550163.6-67.4%
Burglary10.7A19724.0-55.6%
Larceny32.0A302116.4-72.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft10.7A4622.2-51.8%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Lady Lake 9 miles
F 326.1
F 867.4
Violent: 663.2% higher
Property: 1524.4% higher
Center Hill 10 miles
F 328.3
F 1050.6
Violent: 668.5% higher
Property: 1867.3% higher
Belleview 14 miles
A 34.8
C 156.4
Violent: 18.7% lower
Property: 192.8% higher
Howey-In-The-Hills 19 miles
F 755.7
F 587.7
Violent: 1668.9% higher
Property: 1000.6% higher
Minneola 19 miles
F 792.3
F 707.6
Violent: 1754.5% higher
Property: 1225.2% higher