Key West, FL Metro Area has a lower rate of violent and property crime compared to the national average. According to background information, the violent crime rate is 17.95, while the US average is 22.7. This means that residents and visitors of Key West can feel relatively safe in terms of violent crime. However, the property crime rate in Key West is slightly higher at 42.55, compared to the US average of 35.4. This means there is still room for improvement in terms of protecting personal belongings in the area. Overall, while there may be some instances of crime in Key West, the community appears to be actively working towards creating a safer environment for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Key West Metro Area violent crime is 18.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Key West Metro Area property crime is 42.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Key West, Florida does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Homestead, Florida. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Homestead, Florida. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.