Bay County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bay County in FL is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,685 violent crimes and 8,983 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 1814.9 per 100k residents, which is +1608.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 2832.8 per 100k, +1631.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate1814.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,685 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate56.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents224 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate35.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents167 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate415.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,248 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate2832.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,983 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate369.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,459 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate2342.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,825 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate119.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents674 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 1814.9 | F | 5685 | 106.2 | +1608.7% |
| Property Crime | 2832.8 | F | 8983 | 163.6 | +1631.5% |
| Homicide | 6.1 | F | 16 | 0.5 | +1036.1% |
| Rape | 56.2 | F | 224 | 3.5 | +1489.6% |
| Robbery | 35.1 | F | 167 | 5.8 | +502.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 415.8 | F | 1248 | 22.3 | +1768.3% |
| Burglary | 369.1 | F | 1459 | 24.0 | +1436.1% |
| Larceny | 2342.2 | F | 6825 | 116.4 | +1912.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 119.6 | F | 674 | 22.2 | +439.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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
Parker Police Department
Parker, FL