Washington County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Washington County in FL is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 749 violent crimes and 668 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 43.0 per 100k residents, which is 59.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 95.4 per 100k, 41.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 AAnnual Rate43.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents749 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents157 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate95.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents668 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents147 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate90.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents449 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 43.0 | A | 749 | 106.2 | -59.5% |
| Property Crime | 95.4 | A | 668 | 163.6 | -41.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 14 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 7 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.2 | B | 157 | 22.3 | -18.4% |
| Burglary | 4.5 | A | 147 | 24.0 | -81.2% |
| Larceny | 90.9 | B | 449 | 116.4 | -21.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 70 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Chipley Police Department
Chipley, FL