Martin County, FL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Martin County in FL is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,617 violent crimes and 7,549 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.1 per 100k residents, which is 43.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 198.6 per 100k, 21.4% 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 A
Annual Rate60.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,617 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade B
Annual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents380 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents160 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents987 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate198.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,549 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate34.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents954 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate134.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,393 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate29.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents183 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime60.1A7617106.2-43.4%
Property Crime198.6D7549163.6+21.4%
Homicide0.4B250.5-33.8%
Rape0.9A3803.5-75.2%
Robbery1.7A1605.8-70.9%
Aggravated Assault10.4A98722.3-53.3%
Burglary34.1D95424.0+42.0%
Larceny134.7C6393116.4+15.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft29.8D18322.2+34.4%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Martin County Sheriff's Office

Stuart Police Department

Stuart, FL

Jupiter Island Police Department

Jupiter Island, FL

Sewall's Point Police Department

Sewall'S Point, FL

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

Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco: Martin County

Florida Game Commission: Martin County

Highway Patrol: Martin County