Fort Walton Beach, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Fort Walton Beach Police Department serves the city of Fort Walton Beach, FL in Okaloosa County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,382 violent crimes and 1,806 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 142.7 per 100k residents, which is 34.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 90.3 per 100k, 44.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 DRape
Grade DAggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 142.7 | D | 1382 | 106.2 | +34.3% |
| Property Crime | 90.3 | A | 1806 | 163.6 | -44.8% |
| Rape | 4.8 | D | 73 | 3.5 | +34.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 28.5 | D | 244 | 22.3 | +28.2% |
| Larceny | 90.3 | B | 1465 | 116.4 | -22.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shalimar | 2 miles | F 941.2 | F 1764.7 | Violent: 559.8% higher Property: 1853.4% higher |
| Valparaiso | 9 miles | F 201.9 | F 550.6 | Violent: 41.5% higher Property: 509.4% higher |
| Niceville | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 6.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 93.3% lower |
| Crestview | 25 miles | C 101.4 | A 101.4 | Violent: 28.9% lower Property: 12.3% higher |
| Milton | 31 miles | F 999.2 | F 1677.5 | Violent: 600.4% higher Property: 1756.9% higher |