Escambia County, FL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Escambia County in FL is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 11,908 violent crimes and 19,294 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 802.0 per 100k residents, which is 655.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 1315.2 per 100k, 703.9% 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 F
Annual Rate802.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11,908 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F
Annual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents62 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate37.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents444 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate60.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents731 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate202.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,738 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate1315.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents19,294 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate261.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,532 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate927.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents14,273 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate120.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,451 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime802.0F11908106.2+655.1%
Property Crime1315.2F19294163.6+703.9%
Homicide5.1F620.5+850.6%
Rape37.1F4443.5+949.9%
Robbery60.8F7315.8+944.4%
Aggravated Assault202.5F273822.3+809.9%
Burglary261.6F353224.0+988.7%
Larceny927.7F14273116.4+697.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft120.8F145122.2+444.7%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Escambia County Sheriff's Office

Pensacola Police Department

Pensacola, FL

Department of Law Enforcement: Escambia County, Pensacola

University of West Florida

Department of Corrections, Office of the Inspector General: Escambia County

Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco: Escambia County

Department of Insurance: Escambia County

Florida Game Commission: Escambia County

Highway Patrol: Escambia County

Pensacola State College