Welaka, FL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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19%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

19%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

19%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Welaka crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Welaka crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Welaka crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Welaka crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Welaka_{/100k people}	Florida_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,842 (estimate)	1,807	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	4.7	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	29.9	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	42.3	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	213.3	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	296 (estimate)	290	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	163.1	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,221.5	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	131.8	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,546 (estimate)	1,516	1,917

Welaka crime map

The Welaka crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Welaka as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Welaka crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Welaka crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Welaka crime rates are 19% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Welaka are 19% lower than the national average
In Welaka you have a 1 in 55 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Welaka is safer than 26% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Welaka has decreased by 29%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Welaka

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Welaka is 1 in 339

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Welaka is 1 in 65

The chance of being a victim of crime in Welaka is 1 in 55

Year Over Year Crime In Welaka (per 100,000 people)

Welaka police department

Item	Welaka	Florida	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	31,023	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	4.2	3.3

Sex offenders in Florida

State	Total offenders	Florida_/100K	National_/100K
Florida	53,771	330	266

There are a total of 53,771 sex offenders in Florida. This yields a total of 330 sex offenders in Florida per 100,000 residents which is 24% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
East Palatka, FL	1,625	83	435	518
Interlachen, FL	1,843	146	764	911
Pomona Park, FL	1,179	150	787	937
Flagler Estates, FL	3,348	192	1,002	1,193
Crescent City, FL	1,704	59	1,188	1,247
Palatka, FL	10,388	602	3,301	3,903
Welaka, FL	955	296	1,546	1,842

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Elwood, KS	955	1,616	5,027	6,643
Underwood, IA	955	239	1,232	1,472
English, IN	955	493	2,290	2,783
Alexandria Bay, NY	955	508	2,342	2,850
Nunapitchuk, AK	955	1,173	3,033	4,206
Welaka, FL	955	296	1,546	1,842

Source: The Welaka, FL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.