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Is Lynn Haven, Florida Safe?

Population 22,479 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lynn Haven has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 258.6 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,868 per 100K.

Lynn Haven Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLynn HavenFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate281.8326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2304.22070.61,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate187.0--268.2
Theft Rate1868.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate310.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

258.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

282/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2304/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lynn Haven

Violent crime in Lynn Haven is below the national average. The rate of 281.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2304.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,868 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lynn Haven Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault187
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery69
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary377
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,868
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft310
097% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lynn Haven Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lynn Haven
281.8
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lynn Haven
2304.2
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lynn Haven Safety

Is Lynn Haven safe?
Not especially. Lynn Haven earns a D with a crime rate of 258.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lynn Haven?
258.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 281.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2304.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lynn Haven safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lynn Haven's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,868 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lynn Haven?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lynn Haven generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lynn Haven police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lynn Haven?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lynn Haven's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Lynn Haven compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Lynn Haven ranks behind about 87% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Lynn Haven to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Lynn Haven?
Bad. A D grade and 258.6 per-thousand rate put Lynn Haven below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 282 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lynn Haven?
281.8 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (187), robbery (69), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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