Okaloosa County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Okaloosa County in FL is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,429 violent crimes and 3,570 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 277.4 per 100k residents, which is +161.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 502.6 per 100k, +207.2% 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 FAnnual Rate277.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,429 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents111 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents67 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate168.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents427 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate502.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,570 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate182.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents524 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate205.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,767 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate114.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents270 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 277.4 | F | 2429 | 106.2 | +161.2% |
| Property Crime | 502.6 | F | 3570 | 163.6 | +207.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 13 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.9 | A | 111 | 3.5 | -73.1% |
| Robbery | 0.7 | A | 67 | 5.8 | -88.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 168.0 | F | 427 | 22.3 | +655.0% |
| Burglary | 182.9 | F | 524 | 24.0 | +661.4% |
| Larceny | 205.1 | F | 2767 | 116.4 | +76.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 114.6 | F | 270 | 22.2 | +416.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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Shalimar Police Department
Shalimar, FL