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Winter Haven, Florida: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, Winter Haven had 2.7 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, close to the Florida rate (2.6). Median household income is $59,648 and the median home value is $269,800. About 55,200 people live in Winter Haven.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Winter Haven?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Winter Haven at 2.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (168 in all). For comparison, that is close to the Florida rate (2.6) and 18% lower than the national rate (3.3). 2 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 918 (14.7 per 1,000 residents). Violent crimes fell 3% between 2022 and 2025 (174 to 168).
| Offense (2025) | Winter Haven count | Per 1,000 | Florida per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 168 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 2 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 1 | 0.02 | 0.27 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.19 | 0.37 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 153 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 918 | 14.7 | 11.8 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 116 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 751 | 12.0 | 9.8 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 51 | 0.81 | 0.71 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Winter Haven changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 174 | 903 | 2 |
| 2023 | 186 | 969 | 1 |
| 2024 | 140 | 921 | 4 |
| 2025 | 168 | 918 | 2 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Winter Haven Police Department's own reports.
How does Winter Haven compare with Florida?
The median household income in Winter Haven is $59,648, 20% lower than the Florida median ($74,568). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $269,800, and half of renters pay more than $1,246 a month. About 55,200 people live on 33 square miles of land, roughly 1,661 per square mile. The city lies in Polk County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Winter Haven | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,200 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $59,648 | $74,568 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $269,800 | $359,000 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,246 | $1,669 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.1% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 16.4% | 12.6% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 22.0% | 34.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 63.7% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 40.1 | 42.6 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Winter Haven?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Polk County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are hurricanes (Very High), tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Winter Haven?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Winter Haven city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Winter Haven?
Federal school lists place 16 public and 9 private schools within Winter Haven. 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 1 state park or recreation area: Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Winter Haven
Gun shops
5 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Winter Haven city limits, plus 4 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 4 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Cash America Pawn (Winter Haven), Gcpawn Com (Winter Haven), Gold Star Pawn & Guns Of Winter Haven LLC (Winter Haven), La Familia Pawn And Jewelry (Winter Haven) and Walmart #3347 (Winter Haven).
Liquor stores
8 liquor stores are on the map inside the Winter Haven city limits: King Liquor (Winter Haven), Orange Wine And Liquor (Winter Haven), Publix Liquor Store #0448 (Winter Haven), Publix Liquor Store #0836 (Winter Haven), Publix Liquor Store #2035 (Winter Haven), Publix Liquor Store #2107 (Winter Haven), Publix Liquor Store #2117 (Winter Haven) and Southeast Liquor (Winter Haven).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Winter Haven city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Winter Haven?
In 2025, Winter Haven had 2.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (168 reported), close to the Florida rate (2.6). The property-crime rate was 14.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Winter Haven?
$59,648 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $74,568 for Florida.
How much do homes cost in Winter Haven?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $269,800 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $359,000 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Winter Haven?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Polk County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are hurricanes (Very High), tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Lakeland, FL (14 mi) · Poinciana, FL (16 mi) · Four Corners, FL (21 mi) · Kissimmee, FL (26 mi) · Horizon West, FL (28 mi) · St. Cloud, FL (30 mi)
More: Florida statewide numbers · county page: Polk County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Winter Haven city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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