Cities / Winter Haven
Is Winter Haven, FL safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 85 Winter Haven neighborhoods we score (average 72/100), 77 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 8 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
Safest neighborhoods in Winter Haven
- 1Cypress Gardens· Winter HavenCypress Gardens is a sprawling, lake-dotted district in southeastern Winter Haven centered along Cypress Gardens Boulevard (State Road 540). It…81Go
- 2Highland Park· Winter HavenHighland Park is a historic, secluded community characterized by lush canopy trees, tranquil lakes, and Mediterranean-influenced architecture. It…81Go
- 3Nalcrest· Winter HavenNalcrest is a unique, secluded lakeside community established originally for retired National Association of Letter Carriers members in rural…80Go
- 4Lake Buffum· Winter HavenLake Buffum is a tranquil freshwater lake surrounded by citrus groves, ranches, and scattered lakefront properties in rural southern Polk County. It…80Go
- 5Lakemont Ridge· Winter HavenLakemont Ridge is a modern, single-family residential community characterized by quiet cul-de-sacs, tidy lawns, and lake-adjacent Florida scenery…80Go
All Winter Haven neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 6 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Cypress Gardens· Winter HavenCypress Gardens is a sprawling, lake-dotted district in southeastern Winter Haven centered along Cypress Gardens Boulevard (State Road 540). It…81Go
- Highland Park· Winter HavenHighland Park is a historic, secluded community characterized by lush canopy trees, tranquil lakes, and Mediterranean-influenced architecture. It…81Go
- Nalcrest· Winter HavenNalcrest is a unique, secluded lakeside community established originally for retired National Association of Letter Carriers members in rural…80Go
- Lake Buffum· Winter HavenLake Buffum is a tranquil freshwater lake surrounded by citrus groves, ranches, and scattered lakefront properties in rural southern Polk County. It…80Go
- Lakemont Ridge· Winter HavenLakemont Ridge is a modern, single-family residential community characterized by quiet cul-de-sacs, tidy lawns, and lake-adjacent Florida scenery…80Go
- Babson Park· Winter HavenBabson Park is an unincorporated, rural-suburban enclave nestled along the Lake Wales Ridge and the shores of Crooked Lake. Dominated by orange…80Go
Go, stay aware — 71 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Lake of the Hills· Winter HavenLake of the Hills is a quiet, established residential community in southeast Winter Haven centered around lakefront living. It features single-family…79Go, stay aware
- Lily Lake· Winter HavenLily Lake is a quiet lakeside community on the outskirts of Winter Haven, surrounded by scenic citrus groves and calm waters. It features a blend of…79Go, stay aware
- Davenport· Winter HavenDavenport is a fast-growing city in northeast Polk County known for master-planned subdivisions, golf communities, and short-term vacation rentals…79Go, stay aware
- North Davenport· Winter HavenNorth Davenport encompasses modern residential subdivisions, vacation rental resorts, and retail plazas along the US Highway 27 corridor near the…79Go, stay aware
- Bob's Landing· Winter HavenBob's Landing is an established residential neighborhood in Winter Haven nestled along the city's famed Chain of Lakes. The area primarily features…78Go, stay aware
- Eva· Winter HavenEva is an expansive, rural pocket situated just north of Winter Haven and Lake Alfred along State Road 33. Known for its proximity to conservation…78Go, stay aware
- Indian Lake Estates· Winter HavenSituated along the eastern shore of Lake Weohyakapka (Lake Walk-in-Water), Indian Lake Estates is a sprawling, quiet development defined by wide-open…78Go, stay aware
- The Preserve at Lake Wales· Winter HavenThe Preserve at Lake Wales is a master-planned residential community located in eastern Polk County between Winter Haven and Lake Wales. It features…76Go, stay aware
- Loughman· Winter HavenLoughman is an unincorporated community situated in northern Polk County, characterized by a mix of newer residential subdivisions, vacation home…76Go, stay aware
- Lake Garfield· Winter HavenLake Garfield is an unincorporated residential and agricultural enclave situated south of Winter Haven in central Polk County. It features…76Go, stay aware
- Camp Inn Resort· Winter HavenCamp Inn Resort is an established active-adult RV and manufactured housing community situated along the US-27 corridor in eastern Polk County near…76Go, stay aware
- Lake Alfred· Winter HavenSituated amid rolling citrus country and multiple freshwater lakes, Lake Alfred is a quiet municipality in Polk County known for its nature preserves…76Go, stay aware
- Sunset Shores· Winter HavenSunset Shores is an established lakeside neighborhood nestled along Winter Haven's famed Chain of Lakes. It features quiet residential streets with a…76Go, stay aware
- Hillcrest Lodge· Winter HavenHillcrest Lodge is an established residential enclave in Winter Haven located adjacent to the southwestern shores of Lake Howard. Characterized by…76Go, stay aware
- West Davenport· Winter HavenWest Davenport is a sprawling, fast-growing exurban corridor positioned between Winter Haven, Haines City, and the Disney-area resort developments…76Go, stay aware
- Grenelefe· Winter HavenGrenelefe is a semi-rural residential community nestled near Lake Marion and expansive conservation lands. Built originally around a golf and tennis…76Go, stay aware
- North Loughman· Winter HavenNorth Loughman is a transitional exurban zone characterized by newly built residential subdivisions, older rural homesteads, and nearby logistics…76Go, stay aware
- Babson Park Heights· Winter HavenBabson Park Heights is a tranquil, semi-rural residential neighborhood characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and close proximity to…76Go, stay aware
- Homeland· Winter HavenLocated south of Winter Haven and Bartow, Homeland is a historic rural enclave centered around open pastureland, citrus groves, and preserved…75Go, stay aware
- Berry· Winter HavenBerry is an established, semi-suburban neighborhood surrounded by lakes and citrus heritage in northern Winter Haven. It features modest…75Go, stay aware
- Tranquility Park· Winter HavenTranquility Park is a peaceful residential enclave in Winter Haven characterized by single-family homes, quiet cul-de-sacs, and mature landscaping…75Go, stay aware
- Crooked Lake Park· Winter HavenCrooked Lake Park is an unincorporated, relaxed residential enclave situated along the shores of scenic Crooked Lake in southeastern Polk County…75Go, stay aware
- Jan Phyl Village· Winter HavenJan Phyl Village is an unincorporated suburban community located directly west of central Winter Haven in Polk County. Dominated by single-family…74Go, stay aware
- West Loughman· Winter HavenWest Loughman is a growing, largely residential and semi-rural community located along the transition zone between Winter Haven and the Greater…74Go, stay aware
- Lucerne Park· Winter HavenLucerne Park is a semi-suburban community characterized by single-family subdivisions, lakefront properties around Lake Lucerne, and citrus/nursery…74Go, stay aware
- Pembroke· Winter HavenPembroke is a quiet residential neighborhood in Winter Haven characterized by single-family homes, leafy yards, and a relaxed Florida suburban pace…74Go, stay aware
- Auburndale· Winter HavenAuburndale is a scenic Polk County town surrounded by lakes, citrus heritage, and regional multi-use trails. It features a historic downtown city…74Go, stay aware
- Downtown Winter Haven· Winter HavenDowntown Winter Haven serves as the cultural and civic heart of the city, centered around the green space of Central Park and the shores of nearby…74Go, stay aware
- Southern Pines· Winter HavenSouthern Pines is a quiet suburban community in southern Winter Haven, characterized by residential complexes, quiet subdivisions, and close…74Go, stay aware
- Hillcrest Heights· Winter HavenHillcrest Heights is a quiet residential neighborhood situated among Winter Haven's extensive chain of lakes. Characterized by modest single-family…74Go, stay aware
- Poinsettia Park· Winter HavenPoinsettia Park is a mature, tree-lined residential community in Winter Haven known for mid-century homes and proximity to central lakes. It provides…74Go, stay aware
- Poinciana Polk· Winter HavenPoinciana Polk encompasses the western, Polk County segment of the sprawling Poinciana development, featuring a mix of active-adult master-planned…74Go, stay aware
- Royal Ridge· Winter HavenRoyal Ridge is a growing suburban-residential enclave in Polk County near the greater Winter Haven and Davenport area. The community features a mix…74Go, stay aware
- Waverly· Winter HavenWaverly is an unincorporated historic citrus community located along State Road 540 between Winter Haven and Lake Wales. It offers an open…74Go, stay aware
- Rainbow· Winter HavenRainbow is a quiet, mid-century to late-20th-century residential neighborhood in Winter Haven nestled near the city's famed Chain of Lakes. Primarily…73Go, stay aware
- Lakeshore· Winter HavenLakeshore is a scenic lakeside neighborhood in Winter Haven characterized by mature trees, waterfront properties, and quiet residential streets. It…73Go, stay aware
- Hesperides· Winter HavenHesperides is an unincorporated, rural community situated along State Road 60 east of Lake Wales and Winter Haven in eastern Polk County…73Go, stay aware
- Tiger Bay· Winter HavenLocated in southeastern Winter Haven, Tiger Bay features a blend of established single-family subdivisions, open green spaces, and remnants of Polk…73Go, stay aware
- Jan-Phyl Village· Winter HavenJan-Phyl Village is an unincorporated residential census-designated place characterized by modest mid-century single-family ranch homes, leafy…73Go, stay aware
- Alturas· Winter HavenAlturas is an unincorporated, deeply rural community located south of Winter Haven and Bartow in central Polk County. Characterized by expansive…72Go, stay aware
- Frostproof· Winter HavenSituated in southeastern Polk County between Lake Clinch and Lake Reedy, Frostproof offers an unhurried, small-town atmosphere steeped in…72Go, stay aware
- Mountain Lake Station· Winter HavenMountain Lake Station is a dispersed suburban-rural community in eastern Polk County characterized by citrus groves, single-family homes, and…72Go, stay aware
- Tuscan Hills· Winter HavenTuscan Hills is an outlying, low-density neighborhood in northeast Polk County featuring a blend of single-family subdivisions, citrus groves, and…72Go, stay aware
- College Park· Winter HavenCollege Park is a traditional residential neighborhood in Winter Haven characterized by mid-century single-family homes, leafy residential streets…72Go, stay aware
- Johnson· Winter HavenJohnson is an established residential enclave in Winter Haven, Florida, characterized by mid-century single-family homes, mature trees, and proximity…72Go, stay aware
- Blackwell Villas· Winter HavenBlackwell Villas is an established residential community located in south-central Winter Haven, characterized by single-family homes, duplexes, and…71Go, stay aware
- Camp Central North· Winter HavenCamp Central North is a quiet, established neighborhood situated amidst Winter Haven's famous Chain of Lakes. It features single-family homes, modest…71Go, stay aware
- Bereah· Winter HavenBereah is an established residential neighborhood situated in northern Winter Haven, characterized by single-family homes, modest subdivisions, and…71Go, stay aware
- North Holiday Manor· Winter HavenNorth Holiday Manor is an established, mid-century residential neighborhood in Winter Haven characterized by single-family ranch homes, mature trees…71Go, stay aware
- Dundee· Winter HavenSituated just east of Winter Haven, Dundee is an expanding former citrus community known for scenic freshwater lakes like Lake Marie and a relaxed…71Go, stay aware
- Eastwood· Winter HavenEastwood is a laid-back, mid-century residential neighborhood located just east of downtown Winter Haven and near scenic local lakes. The area…71Go, stay aware
- Alcoma· Winter HavenAlcoma is an unincorporated, largely agricultural and residential enclave situated in eastern Polk County near Winter Haven and Lake Wales. The area…71Go, stay aware
- Cox Corner· Winter HavenCox Corner is a low-density residential community in eastern Winter Haven characterized by single-family homes, citrus heritage roots, and nearby…71Go, stay aware
- Eagle Lake· Winter HavenEagle Lake is an incorporated city in Polk County just south of Winter Haven, known for its freshwater lake and family-oriented neighborhoods. It…71Go, stay aware
- Holiday Manor· Winter HavenHoliday Manor is an established, primarily residential neighborhood in Winter Haven featuring modest single-family homes and manufactured housing…71Go, stay aware
- Fort Meade· Winter HavenFort Meade is Polk County's oldest continuous settlement, characterized by historic vernacular homes, citrus heritage, and proximity to the Peace…71Go, stay aware
- West Scenic Park· Winter HavenWest Scenic Park is a classic Central Florida residential community characterized by mid-century single-family homes, quiet streets, and proximity to…71Go, stay aware
- Whidden· Winter HavenWhidden is an established, modest neighborhood nestled near central Winter Haven's chain of lakes. Characterized by mid-century single-family homes…70Go, stay aware
- Lake Shipp Heights· Winter HavenLake Shipp Heights is a predominantly residential community situated along the eastern and southern shores of Lake Shipp in Winter Haven. The area…70Go, stay aware
- Lake Hamilton· Winter HavenLake Hamilton is a tranquil lakeside town located just east of Winter Haven and south of Haines City. Characterized by citrus heritage, freshwater…70Go, stay aware
- Sun Ray· Winter HavenSun Ray is an unincorporated community situated along the US-27 corridor in eastern Polk County, near Winter Haven and Lake Wales. The area is…70Go, stay aware
- North Lynchburg· Winter HavenNorth Lynchburg is a sprawling, working-class neighborhood situated north of central Winter Haven near Lake Alfred, characterized by a mix of modest…69Go, stay aware
- Camp Central South· Winter HavenCamp Central South is an established, primarily residential enclave characterized by single-family bungalows, mid-century homes, and nearby lake…69Go, stay aware
- Eloise Woods· Winter HavenEloise Woods is an established, predominantly residential neighborhood located just southwest of downtown Winter Haven and near the Chain of Lakes…69Go, stay aware
- West Lake Wales· Winter HavenSituated between Lake Wales and Winter Haven along the State Road 60 corridor, West Lake Wales is a predominantly suburban, car-dependent area…69Go, stay aware
- River Ranch Temp Camp Area· Winter HavenThe River Ranch Camp Area in eastern Polk County near Winter Haven and Lake Wales is a rural, outdoors-oriented tract primarily used for camping…68Go, stay aware
- West Frostproof· Winter HavenWest Frostproof occupies the quiet, rural western edge of Frostproof in southern Polk County, situated near Lake Clinch and scenic rural corridors…68Go, stay aware
- Roux Quarters· Winter HavenRoux Quarters is a compact residential neighborhood in Winter Haven, Florida, characterized by single-family ranch homes, modest apartment…68Go, stay aware
- Floritan· Winter HavenFloritan is an established, modest neighborhood nestled near central Winter Haven and its prominent lake chains. It primarily consists of mid-century…67Go, stay aware
- Lake Wales· Winter HavenLake Wales is a historic ridge community in central Polk County known for its lush citrus groves, rolling hills, and mid-century Florida charm…66Go, stay aware
- Lynchburg· Winter HavenLynchburg is a low-density community in Polk County nestled between Winter Haven and Lake Alfred. The area is defined by modest single-family homes…66Go, stay aware
Caution — 8 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Maxcy Quarters· Winter HavenMaxcy Quarters is a small, established residential pocket in Winter Haven, Florida, characterized by mid-century single-family homes and quiet…63Caution
- Wahneta· Winter HavenWahneta is an unincorporated community situated just south of Winter Haven in Polk County, characterized by modest single-family homes, mobile home…62Caution
- Haines City· Winter HavenSituated in northeastern Polk County between Tampa and Orlando, Haines City is a rapidly growing exurb known as the 'Heart of Florida.' Visitors are…62Caution
- Wolfolk· Winter HavenWolfolk is an established, modest residential community in southwest Winter Haven, located just minutes from the Chain of Lakes. The neighborhood…62Caution
- Eloise· Winter HavenEloise is an unincorporated, working-class community situated directly south of Winter Haven between Lake Shipp and Lake Lulu. The area consists…58Caution
- Inwood· Winter HavenInwood is an unincorporated census-designated place located immediately northwest of downtown Winter Haven in Polk County. Composed largely of modest…58Caution
- Florence Villa· Winter HavenFlorence Villa is a historic, predominantly residential neighborhood in northern Winter Haven marked by modest single-family homes, local churches…54Caution
- Pittsburg· Winter HavenPittsburg is a historically working-class residential neighborhood located just north of downtown Winter Haven and Lake Silver. It features a mix of…53Caution
Winter Haven safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Winter Haven?
Cypress Gardens scores highest at 81/100, followed by Highland Park (81) and Nalcrest (80).
Is Winter Haven safe to walk at night?
In the 6 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 8 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Winter Haven areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are Pittsburg (53), Florence Villa (54), Inwood (58). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Winter Haven neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.