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 F
Annual Rate918.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents750 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate20.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate292.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents227 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate1950.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents677 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate504.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents230 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate1425.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents400 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate20.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime918.0F750106.2+764.4%
Property Crime1950.5F677163.6+1092.2%
Homicide0.0A20.5-100.0%
Rape20.9F303.5+489.8%
Robbery0.0A95.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault292.0F22722.3+1212.1%
Burglary504.6F23024.0+1999.8%
Larceny1425.1F400116.4+1124.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft20.9C4222.2-5.9%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Monticello Police Department

Monticello, FL

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

Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco: Jefferson County

Florida Game Commission: Jefferson County

Highway Patrol: Jefferson County