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Is Auburndale, Florida Safe?

Population 21,369 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Auburndale is a smaller community of 21,369 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 240.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,694 per 100K.

Auburndale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAuburndaleFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate315.3326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2092.12070.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate213.0--268.2
Theft Rate1694.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate226.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

240.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

315/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2092/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Auburndale

Violent crime in Auburndale is close to the national average. The rate of 315.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2092.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,694 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Auburndale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault213
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary287
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,694
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft226
071% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Auburndale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Auburndale
315.3
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Auburndale
2092.1
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Auburndale Safety

Is Auburndale safe?
Not especially. Auburndale earns a D+ with a crime rate of 240.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Auburndale?
240.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 315.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2092.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Auburndale safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Auburndale's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,694 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Auburndale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Auburndale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Auburndale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Auburndale?
Crime rates have held steady in Auburndale, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Auburndale compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Auburndale ranks behind about 69% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Auburndale to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Auburndale?
Bad. A D+ grade and 240.7 per-thousand rate put Auburndale below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 315 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Auburndale?
315.3 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (213), robbery (49), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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