Bay County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bay County in FL is served by 13 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 9,770 violent crimes and 15,626 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 1691.5 per 100k residents, which is 1492.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 2604.6 per 100k, 1492.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate1691.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents9,770 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate52.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents387 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate31.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents239 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate391.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,276 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate2604.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents15,626 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate344.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,762 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate2141.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents11,580 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate116.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,239 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 1691.5 | F | 9770 | 106.2 | +1492.6% |
| Property Crime | 2604.6 | F | 15626 | 163.6 | +1492.0% |
| Homicide | 5.6 | F | 29 | 0.5 | +953.7% |
| Rape | 52.4 | F | 387 | 3.5 | +1382.9% |
| Robbery | 31.6 | F | 239 | 5.8 | +443.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 391.5 | F | 2276 | 22.3 | +1659.0% |
| Burglary | 344.6 | F | 2762 | 24.0 | +1334.3% |
| Larceny | 2141.6 | F | 11580 | 116.4 | +1740.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 116.3 | F | 1239 | 22.2 | +424.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bay County Sheriff's Office
Panama City Police Department
Panama City, FL
Mexico Beach Police Department
Mexico Beach, FL
Springfield Police Department
Springfield, FL
Panama City Beach Police Department
Panama City Beach, FL
Lynn Haven Police Department
Lynn Haven, FL
Florida State University: Panama City
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport
Department of Corrections, Office of the Inspector General: Bay County
Parker Police Department
Parker, FL