Monroe County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Monroe County in FL is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,818 violent crimes and 4,545 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 221.5 per 100k residents, which is 108.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 487.1 per 100k, 197.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate221.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,818 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents106 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents918 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate487.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,545 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate86.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents420 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate400.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,781 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents330 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 221.5 | F | 4818 | 106.2 | +108.5% |
| Property Crime | 487.1 | F | 4545 | 163.6 | +197.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 13 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 137 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 1.2 | A | 106 | 5.8 | -79.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.9 | B | 918 | 22.3 | -10.6% |
| Burglary | 86.2 | F | 420 | 24.0 | +258.6% |
| Larceny | 400.3 | F | 3781 | 116.4 | +244.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.6 | A | 330 | 22.2 | -97.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Key West Police Department
Key West, FL
Key Colony Beach Police Department
Key Colony Beach, FL