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. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 |