| | Destin, FL | Fort Walton Beach, FL | United States |
| | 25.2 | 17.1 | 22.7 |
| | 50.3 | 44 | 35.4 |
The Crime Indices range from 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime). Our crime rates are based on FBI data.
YOU SHOULD KNOW
Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims.
| Cities with the Least Crime Near Destin, Florida | Crime Index |
| Hurlburt Field, FL | |
| Shalimar, FL | 13.3 |
| Valparaiso, FL | 15.2 |
| Niceville, FL | 16.1 |
| Miramar Beach, FL | 27.2 |
| Cinco Bayou, FL | 29.3 |
| Lake Lorraine, FL | 29.6 |
| Freeport, FL | 29.9 |
| Eglin AFB, FL | 30.2 |
| Mary Esther, FL | 30.4 |
I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three More
This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare More
I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30 More
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Reviews for Fort Walton Beach 
10 Reviews
Ive lived in Fort Walton for atleast 15yrs.Ive seen the good days(early to late 200's)and now the bad.If you move here,youd better make atleast $10,000 a month.These More
I would like to know if Fort Walton Beach is a better place to live rather than busy Clearwater FL. We want to re-locate to a quieter city with all the amenities of a More
FWB is great for its beautiful beaches and saltwater fishing. It's also easy to move around town except during rush hour (yes, we have a rush hour - but it literally More
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