Milton, FL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Milton Police Department serves the city of Milton, FL in Santa Rosa County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 373 violent crimes and 683 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 999.2 per 100k residents, which is 840.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 1677.5 per 100k, 925.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 F
Annual Rate999.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents373 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate45.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade D
Annual Rate9.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate100.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate1677.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents683 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate495.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents206 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate1054.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents407 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate128.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime999.2F373106.2+840.7%
Property Crime1677.5F683163.6+925.3%
Homicide9.2F20.5+1621.0%
Rape45.8F133.5+1195.9%
Robbery9.2D105.8+57.6%
Aggravated Assault100.8F3522.3+353.0%
Burglary495.0F20624.0+1960.0%
Larceny1054.2F407116.4+805.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft128.3F7022.2+478.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 1

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Jay 0 miles
F 309.6
F 464.4
Violent: 69.0% lower
Property: 72.3% lower
Pensacola 20 miles
A 46.7
A 76.5
Violent: 95.3% lower
Property: 95.4% lower
Gulf Breeze 26 miles
N/A 0.0
A 73.3
Violent: N/A
Property: 95.6% lower
Crestview 27 miles
C 101.4
A 101.4
Violent: 89.8% lower
Property: 94.0% lower
Fort Walton Beach 31 miles
D 142.7
A 90.3
Violent: 85.7% lower
Property: 94.6% lower