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Is Lake Mary, Florida Safe?

Population 16,789 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 16,789, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Lake Mary earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,708 per 100K.

Lake Mary Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLake MaryFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate379.1326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1987.12070.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate314.0--268.2
Theft Rate1708.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate187.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

236.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

379/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1987/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lake Mary

Violent crime in Lake Mary is close to the national average. The rate of 379.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1987.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,708 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 314 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Lake Mary Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault314
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery70
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary322
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,708
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft187
059% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lake Mary Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lake Mary
379.1
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lake Mary
1987.1
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Mary Safety

Is Lake Mary safe?
Not especially. Lake Mary earns a C- with a crime rate of 236.6 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 Lake Mary?
236.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 379.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1987.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lake Mary safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lake Mary's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,708 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lake Mary?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lake Mary generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lake Mary police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lake Mary?
No. Crime in Lake Mary has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Lake Mary compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Lake Mary ranks behind about 81% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Lake Mary 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 Lake Mary?
Bad. A C- grade and 236.6 per-thousand rate put Lake Mary below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 379 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lake Mary?
379.1 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (314), robbery (70), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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