Key West, FL has a higher rate of crime than the national averages for both violent crime and property crime. Violent crime in Key West is 24.7, while the US average is 22.7. Likewise, Key West's property crime rate of 62.5 is significantly higher than the US average of 35.4. While Key West's overall crime rate has decreased since 2000, it remains high compared to other cities across the country. As such, residents of Key West should be aware of their surroundings and take steps to ensure their personal safety when out in public.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Key West violent crime is 24.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Key West property crime is 62.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.