The newly released Florida Uniformed Crime Report System (UCR) for 2018, issued by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement reports that the 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida has the lowest crime rate among all 20 Circuits in the State of Florida for the 7th year in a row. The UCR is produced annually by FDLE in Tallahassee from data submitted statewide.

“I am proud of the hard work of the men and women in law enforcement who dedicate themselves to keeping Southwest Florida a safe place to live. The State Attorney’s Office works closely with the many law enforcement agencies throughout our circuit so together we can continue to prevent crime and hold those who break the law accountable,” said State Attorney Amira Fox.

The State Attorney’s Office 20th Judicial Circuit covers Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties.