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Key West, FL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Key West Police Department serves the city of Key West, FL in Monroe County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,263 violent crimes and 2,325 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 206.2 per 100k residents, which is 94.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 170.5 per 100k, 4.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 F
Annual Rate206.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,263 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate19.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents302 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate170.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,325 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents207 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate162.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,923 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime206.2F2263106.2+94.1%
Property Crime170.5C2325163.6+4.2%
Aggravated Assault19.8B30222.3-10.9%
Burglary7.9A20724.0-67.0%
Larceny162.6D1923116.4+39.7%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Key Colony Beach 0 miles
F 373.1
F 1243.8
Violent: 81.0% higher
Property: 629.5% higher
Marco Island 39 miles
A 6.1
A 18.3
Violent: 97.0% lower
Property: 89.3% lower
Homestead 44 miles
F 2048.8
F 2281.9
Violent: 893.6% higher
Property: 1238.4% higher
North Miami Beach 44 miles
D 156.5
D 198.5
Violent: 24.1% lower
Property: 16.4% higher
Opa Locka 44 miles
F 3739.2
F 6163.3
Violent: 1713.5% higher
Property: 3514.8% higher