Jefferson County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jefferson County in FL is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 750 violent crimes and 677 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 918.0 per 100k residents, which is 764.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 1950.5 per 100k, 1092.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate918.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents750 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate20.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate292.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents227 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate1950.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents677 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate504.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents230 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate1425.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents400 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 918.0 | F | 750 | 106.2 | +764.4% |
| Property Crime | 1950.5 | F | 677 | 163.6 | +1092.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 20.9 | F | 30 | 3.5 | +489.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 9 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 292.0 | F | 227 | 22.3 | +1212.1% |
| Burglary | 504.6 | F | 230 | 24.0 | +1999.8% |
| Larceny | 1425.1 | F | 400 | 116.4 | +1124.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.9 | C | 42 | 22.2 | -5.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Monticello Police Department
Monticello, FL