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Is Haines City, Florida Safe?

Population 45,973 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Haines City is a smaller community of 45,973 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 215.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,436 per 100K.

Haines City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHaines CityFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate382.6326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1769.92070.61,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate258.0--268.2
Theft Rate1436.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate437.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

215.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

383/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1770/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Haines City

Violent crime in Haines City is close to the national average. The rate of 382.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1769.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,436 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Haines City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault258
096% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary239
089% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,436
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft437
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Haines City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Haines City
382.6
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Haines City
1769.9
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Haines City Safety

Is Haines City safe?
Not especially. Haines City earns a C with a crime rate of 215.3 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 Haines City?
215.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 382.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1769.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Haines City safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Haines City has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Haines City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Haines City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Haines City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Haines City?
Crime rates have held steady in Haines City, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Haines City compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Haines City ranks behind about 64% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Haines City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Haines City?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Haines City?
382.6 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (258), robbery (64), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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