Lake Worth, Florida2 Crime Rate
2 years of data (2022–2023) · Population: 40,498
Key Insights
- →Lake Worth has a safety grade of F with a violent crime rate of 933.4 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 379.5).
- →Violent crime rose 34.7% from the previous year.
- →5 murders recorded in 2023 — a rate of 12.3 per 100K.
- →Safer than 3% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.33 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
933.4
+34.7% YoY
Murder Rate
12.3
5 murders
Property Crime Rate
2852.0
1,155 total
vs National Avg
↑ 146%
National: 379.5
2023 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 378
Murder5
Rape43
Robbery127
Aggravated Assault203
Property Crime: 1,155
Burglary168
Larceny-Theft835
Motor Vehicle Theft152
Arson3
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40,498 | 378 | 933.4 | 5 | 1,155 | 2852.0 |
| 2022 | 39,844 | 276 | 692.7 | 2 | 907 | 2276.4 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
F
Safety Grade for Lake Worth
Based on violent crime rate of 933.4 per 100K (national avg: 379.5)
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.