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Is Wildwood, Florida Safe?

Population 19,436 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Wildwood is a smaller community of 19,436 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 207.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,154 per 100K.

Wildwood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWildwoodFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate341.9326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1730.52070.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate202.0--268.2
Theft Rate1154.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate354.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

207.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

342/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1731/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wildwood

Violent crime in Wildwood is close to the national average. The rate of 341.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1730.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,154 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Wildwood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault202
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary219
081% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,154
082% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft354
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wildwood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wildwood
341.9
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wildwood
1730.5
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wildwood Safety

Is Wildwood safe?
Not especially. Wildwood earns a C with a crime rate of 207.2 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 Wildwood?
207.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 341.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1730.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wildwood safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Wildwood 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 Wildwood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wildwood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wildwood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wildwood?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Wildwood's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Wildwood compare to other cities in Florida?
Middle of the pack for Florida. Wildwood isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 46th percentile among Florida cities.
How safe is Wildwood 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 Wildwood?
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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Wildwood?
341.9 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (202), robbery (62), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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