Eglin Air Force Base (AFB) is located in the panhandle of Florida and is home to one of the largest military installations in the United States. While the base is known for its military operations and training, it has also been plagued by crime in recent years. According to statistics, the violent crime rate in Eglin AFB is 20.1, which is slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime is higher in Eglin AFB, with a rate of 40.2 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that residents and personnel living on the base are at a higher risk of falling victim to property crimes such as theft and burglary. Despite the efforts of military police and security personnel, crime remains a persistent issue in Eglin AFB.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Eglin AFB violent crime is 20.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Eglin AFB property crime is 40.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Eglin AFB, Florida does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Shalimar, Florida. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Shalimar, Florida. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.