St. Augustine, FL Crime


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St. Augustine, FL has been experiencing a high rate of crime, particularly in terms of violence and property offenses. According to background information, the city's violent crime rate is 38.4, significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents and visitors of St. Augustine are at a higher risk of falling victim to crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. In addition, the property crime rate in St. Augustine is 67.7, which is nearly double the national average of 35.4. This includes offenses like burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. With this context in mind, it is important for the community to address these issues and work towards creating a safer environment for everyone.

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
2000925.27.444.4192.4680.96128.38664929.3333.1
20011337042260.71034.36432.91059.54894479.3
20021088.9074.2198816.76632.6701.25576.6354.7
2003940.88.325174.8732.76968.6699.46002.8266.4
2004796.4024.6246.3525.57085.41149.45574.7361.2
2005820.5064.4168.9587.27626.1989.56258.5378.1
2006962.3840.1136.3777.96615.9898.25308.7409
20071031.58.333173.381784751328.66742404.4
20081148.4049.265.61033.56923.1836.75865221.5
2009889.7072.180.2737.46187.910184785.2384.7
2010726.9054.7148.5523.75791.8992.74588.1211
2011638.715.215.2167.34416158.8790.85147.5220.5
2012658.47.451.888.8510.46509.8858.15466.8184.9
2013731.4044.3140.4546.76102.2672.35193.6236.4
2014743.87.250.6151.7534.45134.7548.94369.2216.7
2015782.814.256.949.8661.85116.7604.94319.7192.1
2016766.127.955.797.55854512.8522.33802.5188
2017689.76.941.4158.6482.835316002737.9193.1
2018644.609797450.53957.9464.43299.4194.1
20197246.8128.694.74942977.4392.52415.8169.2

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
St. Augustine Beach, FL56.01,191.05,53342019
Green Cove Springs, FL352.72,139.97,062232019
Jacksonville Beach, FL471.33,570.522,301272019
Palatka, FL507.24,775.110,694272019
Neptune Beach, FL163.71,527.67,388292019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Jacksonville Beach, FL471.33,570.522,301272019
Palatka, FL507.24,775.110,694272019
Atlantic Beach, FL257.51,408.913,983312019
Ormond Beach, FL302.22,542.942,625442019
Holly Hill, FL370.92,701.012,226482019

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I have lived her for 19 years and cannot leave for various reasons but would if I could. When we first moved here it was quiet, affordable and had good restaurant  More

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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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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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