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Is Winter Springs, Florida Safe?

Population 39,585 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 39,585, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Winter Springs earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,373 per 100K.

Winter Springs Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWinter SpringsFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate341.2326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1888.52070.61,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate263.0--268.2
Theft Rate1373.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate307.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

223 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

341/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1889/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Winter Springs

Violent crime in Winter Springs is close to the national average. The rate of 341.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1888.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,373 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Winter Springs Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault263
098% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary248
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,373
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft307
096% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Winter Springs Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Winter Springs
341.2
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Winter Springs
1888.5
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Winter Springs Safety

Is Winter Springs safe?
Not especially. Winter Springs earns a C with a crime rate of 223 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 Winter Springs?
223 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 341.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1888.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Winter Springs safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Winter Springs's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,373 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Winter Springs?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Winter Springs generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Winter Springs police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Winter Springs?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Winter Springs's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Winter Springs compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Winter Springs ranks behind about 78% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Winter Springs 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 Winter Springs?
Bad. A C grade and 223 per-thousand rate put Winter Springs below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 341 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Winter Springs?
341.2 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (263), robbery (54), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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