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Is Winter Park, Florida Safe?

Population 30,444 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Winter Park has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate above the national average and an overall rate of 260.7 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,598 per 100K.

Winter Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWinter ParkFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate425.3326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2181.42070.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate271.0--268.2
Theft Rate1598.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate207.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

260.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

425/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2181/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Winter Park

Violent crime in Winter Park is above the national average. The rate of 425.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2181.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,598 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Winter Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault271
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery97
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary261
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,598
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft207
065% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Winter Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Winter Park
425.3
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Winter Park
2181.4
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Winter Park Safety

Is Winter Park safe?
Not especially. Winter Park earns a D with a crime rate of 260.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Winter Park?
260.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 425.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2181.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Winter Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Winter Park's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,598 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Winter Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Winter Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Winter Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Winter Park?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Winter Park's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Winter Park compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Winter Park ranks behind about 85% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Winter Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Winter Park?
Bad. A D grade and 260.7 per-thousand rate put Winter Park below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 425 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Winter Park?
425.3 per 100,000, which is 17% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (271), robbery (97), 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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