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Is Avon Park, Florida Safe?

Population 10,514 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Avon Park has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 256.6 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,844 per 100K.

Avon Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAvon ParkFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate407.8326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2158.42070.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate296.0--268.2
Theft Rate1844.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate544.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

408/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2158/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Avon Park

Violent crime in Avon Park is close to the national average. The rate of 407.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2158.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,844 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Avon Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault296
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary398
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,844
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft544
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Avon Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Avon Park
407.8
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Avon Park
2158.4
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Avon Park Safety

Is Avon Park safe?
Not especially. Avon Park earns a D with a crime rate of 256.6 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 Avon Park?
256.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 407.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2158.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Avon Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Avon Park's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,844 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Avon Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Avon Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Avon Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Avon Park?
No. Crime in Avon Park has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Avon Park compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Avon Park ranks behind about 78% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Avon Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Avon Park?
Bad. A D grade and 256.6 per-thousand rate put Avon Park below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 408 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Avon Park?
407.8 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (296), robbery (52), and murder (3.0) 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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