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Is Winter Garden, Florida Safe?

Population 48,063 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Winter Garden 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 259.8 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,564 per 100K.

Winter Garden Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWinter GardenFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate225.5326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2372.92070.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate178.0--268.2
Theft Rate1564.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate322.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

226/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2373/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Winter Garden

Violent crime in Winter Garden is below the national average. The rate of 225.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2372.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,564 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Winter Garden Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault178
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery25
039% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary359
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,564
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft322
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Winter Garden Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Winter Garden
225.5
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Winter Garden
2372.9
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Winter Garden Safety

Is Winter Garden safe?
Not especially. Winter Garden earns a D with a crime rate of 259.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Winter Garden?
259.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 225.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2372.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Winter Garden safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Winter Garden's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,564 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Winter Garden?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Winter Garden generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Winter Garden police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Winter Garden?
No. Crime in Winter Garden has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Winter Garden compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Winter Garden ranks behind about 89% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Winter Garden to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Winter Garden?
Bad. A D grade and 259.8 per-thousand rate put Winter Garden below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 226 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Winter Garden?
225.5 per 100,000, which is 38% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (178), robbery (25), and murder (4.0) 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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