Destin, FL Crime


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Destin, FL is known for its beautiful beaches and tourist attractions, however the city also has a higher than average crime rate. Violent crime in Destin is 25.2, which is higher than the US average of 22.7. Property crime in Destin is 50.3, which is also higher than the US average of 35.4. Residents of Destin should take extra precaution to ensure their safety by staying aware of their surroundings and reporting any suspicious activity they may witness.

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

Destin violent crime is 25.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Destin property crime is 50.3. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Destin, Florida does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Valparaiso, FL Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
20012130045.6167.31445.1395.5897.5152.1
200289.500089.51253.5283.5925.244.8
2003138.1030.715.392.11242.9214.8951.476.7
200415.40015.402200.3400.1170892.3
200530.900030.92330.6262.42068.20
2006170015.515.5139.11390.6262.7942.5185.4
2007181.9000181.91058.4380.4611.966.1
200864.3016.1048.21221.1321.3851.548.2
2009166.9033.40133.5567.5183.6350.533.4
2010103.8017.334.651.91002.9242.1743.617.3
201139.200039.2901.1235.1646.419.6
2012135.60019.4116.2948.9213677.858.1
201397.30019.577.9934.2155.7700.777.9
2014151.70019132.7910417.143656.9
2015133.8057.4076.5917.8267.7573.676.5
201699.50019.979.61851.5557.41114.9179.2
2017157.4000157.41023.4354.3531.4137.8
2018162.1000162.1891.4445.7344.4101.3
2019134.2019.20115919.9325.8498.395.8

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Valparaiso, FL134.2919.95,08172019
Shalimar, FL0.01,164.375172013
Fort Walton Beach, FL300.32,097.621,78292019
Niceville, FL69.01,279.212,50792019
Crestview, FL381.72,560.416,178252019
DeFuniak Springs, FL417.92,708.95,689302019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Fort Walton Beach, FL300.32,097.621,78292019
Niceville, FL69.01,279.212,50792019
Crestview, FL381.72,560.416,178252019
Panama City Beach, FL1,002.66,347.112,987372019
Milton, FL191.21,787.810,011382019
Panama City, FL612.95,145.337,909502019

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

   Crime by Location

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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

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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

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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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