The city of Lakeland, FL has been experiencing a high rate of crime, especially when it comes to violent and property crimes. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in Lakeland is 26.4, which is higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Lakeland are at a greater risk of experiencing violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder compared to the rest of the country. Additionally, the property crime rate in Lakeland is 66.7, more than double the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics highlight the ongoing issue of crime in Lakeland and the need for increased efforts to address and reduce it.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lakeland violent crime is 26.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Lakeland property crime is 66.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.