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Is Sebring, Florida Safe?

Population 12,059 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Sebring is a smaller community of 12,059 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 220.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,352 per 100K.

Sebring Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSebringFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate378.5326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1823.52070.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate299.0--268.2
Theft Rate1352.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate335.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

220.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

379/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1824/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sebring

Violent crime in Sebring is close to the national average. The rate of 378.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1823.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,352 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sebring Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault299
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary224
083% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,352
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft335
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sebring Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sebring
378.5
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sebring
1823.5
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sebring Safety

Is Sebring safe?
Not especially. Sebring earns a C with a crime rate of 220.2 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 Sebring?
220.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 378.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1823.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sebring safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sebring's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,352 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sebring?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sebring generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sebring police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sebring?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Sebring's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Sebring compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Sebring ranks behind about 70% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Sebring to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Sebring?
Bad. A C grade and 220.2 per-thousand rate put Sebring below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 379 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sebring?
378.5 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (299), robbery (53), and murder (5.0) 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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