Santa Rosa County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Santa Rosa County in FL is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,452 violent crimes and 7,002 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 339.6 per 100k residents, which is 219.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 565.4 per 100k, 245.6% 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 FAnnual Rate339.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,452 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate50.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents203 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents927 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate565.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,002 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate125.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,230 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate408.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,188 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate32.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents561 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 339.6 | F | 6452 | 106.2 | +219.8% |
| Property Crime | 565.4 | F | 7002 | 163.6 | +245.6% |
| Homicide | 2.3 | F | 26 | 0.5 | +330.2% |
| Rape | 50.3 | F | 203 | 3.5 | +1322.1% |
| Robbery | 2.3 | A | 73 | 5.8 | -60.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.4 | D | 927 | 22.3 | +23.0% |
| Burglary | 125.0 | F | 1230 | 24.0 | +420.1% |
| Larceny | 408.0 | F | 5188 | 116.4 | +250.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 32.5 | D | 561 | 22.2 | +46.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office
Milton Police Department
Milton, FL
Gulf Breeze Police Department
Gulf Breeze, FL
Jay Police Department
Jay, FL