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 FAnnual Rate231.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,652 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents255 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents132 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate140.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,262 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate419.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,142 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate152.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,035 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate171.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,457 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate95.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents636 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 231.3 | F | 7652 | 106.2 | +117.8% |
| Property Crime | 419.5 | F | 8142 | 163.6 | +156.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 23 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.8 | A | 255 | 3.5 | -77.6% |
| Robbery | 0.6 | A | 132 | 5.8 | -90.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 140.0 | F | 1262 | 22.3 | +529.1% |
| Burglary | 152.6 | F | 1035 | 24.0 | +535.0% |
| Larceny | 171.5 | D | 6457 | 116.4 | +47.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 95.5 | F | 636 | 22.2 | +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