Polk County, located in Florida, has been plagued with high crime rates in recent years. According to the latest data, the violent crime rate in Polk County is 25.3, which is higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, rape, and assault. The property crime rate in Polk County is also concerning, with a rate of 52.4 compared to the US average of 35.4. Property crimes include theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics highlight the need for increased efforts to address crime in Polk County. The community and law enforcement must work together to improve safety and decrease crime rates in the county.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Polk County violent crime is 25.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Polk County property crime is 52.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Polk, Florida does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Orlando, Florida. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Orlando, Florida. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.