St. Augustine, FL Crime

The crime rates in St. Augustine, FL are notably higher than the national averages. Specifically, the city's violent crime rate is 38.4 compared to the US average of 22.7, and its property crime rate is 67.7 compared to the US average of 35.4. This indicates that people living in or visiting St. Augustine should take extra precautions when it comes to their safety and security as they will likely be exposed to a higher risk of violent and property crimes than elsewhere in the United States.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

St. Augustine violent crime is 38.4. (The US average is 22.7)

St. Augustine property crime is 67.7. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

St. Augustine, FL Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2000	925.2	7.4	44.4	192.4	680.9	6128.3	866	4929.3	333.1
2001	1337	0	42	260.7	1034.3	6432.9	1059.5	4894	479.3
2002	1088.9	0	74.2	198	816.7	6632.6	701.2	5576.6	354.7
2003	940.8	8.3	25	174.8	732.7	6968.6	699.4	6002.8	266.4
2004	796.4	0	24.6	246.3	525.5	7085.4	1149.4	5574.7	361.2
2005	820.5	0	64.4	168.9	587.2	7626.1	989.5	6258.5	378.1
2006	962.3	8	40.1	136.3	777.9	6615.9	898.2	5308.7	409
2007	1031.5	8.3	33	173.3	817	8475	1328.6	6742	404.4
2008	1148.4	0	49.2	65.6	1033.5	6923.1	836.7	5865	221.5
2009	889.7	0	72.1	80.2	737.4	6187.9	1018	4785.2	384.7
2010	726.9	0	54.7	148.5	523.7	5791.8	992.7	4588.1	211
2011	638.7	15.2	15.2	167.3	441	6158.8	790.8	5147.5	220.5
2012	658.4	7.4	51.8	88.8	510.4	6509.8	858.1	5466.8	184.9
2013	731.4	0	44.3	140.4	546.7	6102.2	672.3	5193.6	236.4
2014	743.8	7.2	50.6	151.7	534.4	5134.7	548.9	4369.2	216.7
2015	782.8	14.2	56.9	49.8	661.8	5116.7	604.9	4319.7	192.1
2016	766.1	27.9	55.7	97.5	585	4512.8	522.3	3802.5	188
2017	689.7	6.9	41.4	158.6	482.8	3531	600	2737.9	193.1
2018	644.6	0	97	97	450.5	3957.9	464.4	3299.4	194.1
2019	724	6.8	128.6	94.7	494	2977.4	392.5	2415.8	169.2

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
St. Augustine Beach, FL	56.0	1,191.0	5,533	4	2019
Green Cove Springs, FL	352.7	2,139.9	7,062	23	2019
Jacksonville Beach, FL	471.3	3,570.5	22,301	27	2019
Palatka, FL	507.2	4,775.1	10,694	27	2019
Neptune Beach, FL	163.7	1,527.6	7,388	29	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Jacksonville Beach, FL	471.3	3,570.5	22,301	27	2019
Palatka, FL	507.2	4,775.1	10,694	27	2019
Atlantic Beach, FL	257.5	1,408.9	13,983	31	2019
Ormond Beach, FL	302.2	2,542.9	42,625	44	2019
Holly Hill, FL	370.9	2,701.0	12,226	48	2019

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William · Manitou Springs, CO

Losing Its Charm

Over 3 years ago

Great area, but in decline due to the number of tristate refugees who are moving here in droves and ruining a once charming area just like they have done in South More

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Don · Saint Augustine, FL

Over crowded

Over 3 years ago

Completely overcrowded place to live. It takes 40 min to go 4 miles. Don't live More

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Darrell · Garfield, GA

Beautiful Beaches

Over 4 years ago

It's a great place to have a second home. Just remember that it's the oldest city. Beautiful beaches. - Darrell Juvay More

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