Crestview, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Crestview Police Department serves the city of Crestview, FL in Okaloosa County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 887 violent crimes and 1,402 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 101.4 per 100k residents, which is 4.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 101.4 per 100k, 38.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 CAnnual Rate101.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents887 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate14.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate101.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,402 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents208 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate83.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,041 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents149 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 101.4 | C | 887 | 106.2 | -4.5% |
| Property Crime | 101.4 | A | 1402 | 163.6 | -38.0% |
| Robbery | 3.5 | A | 36 | 5.8 | -39.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.0 | A | 145 | 22.3 | -37.1% |
| Burglary | 7.0 | A | 208 | 24.0 | -70.9% |
| Larceny | 83.9 | B | 1041 | 116.4 | -27.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.5 | A | 149 | 22.2 | -52.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niceville | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 6.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 94.1% lower |
| Valparaiso | 19 miles | F 201.9 | F 550.6 | Violent: 99.0% higher Property: 442.8% higher |
| Shalimar | 23 miles | F 941.2 | F 1764.7 | Violent: 827.9% higher Property: 1639.8% higher |
| Fort Walton Beach | 25 miles | D 142.7 | A 90.3 | Violent: 40.6% higher Property: 10.9% lower |
| De Funiak Springs | 27 miles | F 1418.3 | F 1886.2 | Violent: 1298.3% higher Property: 1759.6% higher |