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Is Longwood, Florida Safe?

Population 16,892 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Longwood is a smaller community of 16,892 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 212 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,384 per 100K.

Longwood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLongwoodFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate361.3326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1758.62070.61,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate222.0--268.2
Theft Rate1384.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate289.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

212 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

361/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1759/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Longwood

Violent crime in Longwood is close to the national average. The rate of 361.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1758.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,384 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Longwood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault222
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery80
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary209
077% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,384
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft289
091% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Longwood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Longwood
361.3
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Longwood
1758.6
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Longwood Safety

Is Longwood safe?
Not especially. Longwood earns a C with a crime rate of 212 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 Longwood?
212 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 361.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1758.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Longwood safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Longwood 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 Longwood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Longwood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Longwood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Longwood?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Longwood's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Longwood compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Longwood ranks behind about 72% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Longwood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Longwood?
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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Longwood?
361.3 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (222), robbery (80), and murder (6.0) 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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