Walton County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Walton County in FL is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,877 violent crimes and 2,671 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 734.6 per 100k residents, which is 591.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 963.0 per 100k, 488.6% 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 Rate734.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,877 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents96 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate215.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents434 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate963.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,671 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate135.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents445 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate768.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,041 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate59.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents178 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 734.6 | F | 2877 | 106.2 | +591.7% |
| Property Crime | 963.0 | F | 2671 | 163.6 | +488.6% |
| Homicide | 7.3 | F | 3 | 0.5 | +1271.9% |
| Rape | 9.8 | F | 96 | 3.5 | +177.0% |
| Robbery | 7.9 | D | 27 | 5.8 | +36.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 215.7 | F | 434 | 22.3 | +869.3% |
| Burglary | 135.3 | F | 445 | 24.0 | +463.2% |
| Larceny | 768.6 | F | 2041 | 116.4 | +560.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 59.1 | F | 178 | 22.2 | +166.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Walton County Sheriff's Office
De Funiak Springs Police Department
De Funiak Springs, FL