Okaloosa County, FL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Okaloosa County in FL is served by 11 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,652 violent crimes and 8,142 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 231.3 per 100k residents, which is 117.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 419.5 per 100k, 156.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate231.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,652 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents255 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents132 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate140.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,262 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate419.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,142 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate152.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,035 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate171.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,457 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate95.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents636 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime231.3F7652106.2+117.8%
Property Crime419.5F8142163.6+156.4%
Homicide0.0A230.5-100.0%
Rape0.8A2553.5-77.6%
Robbery0.6A1325.8-90.0%
Aggravated Assault140.0F126222.3+529.1%
Burglary152.6F103524.0+535.0%
Larceny171.5D6457116.4+47.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft95.5F63622.2+330.6%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office

Crestview Police Department

Crestview, FL

Fort Walton Beach Police Department

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Niceville Police Department

Niceville, FL

Valparaiso Police Department

Valparaiso, FL

Shalimar Police Department

Shalimar, FL

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

Northwest Florida State College

Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco: Okaloosa County

Florida Game Commission: Okaloosa County

Highway Patrol: Okaloosa County