The small town of Wewahitchka, FL, located in the Gulf County, is unfortunately no stranger to crime. According to recent statistics, the town has a high rate of violent crime at 43.8, significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. This means that the residents of Wewahitchka are more likely to experience or witness violent acts such as assault, robbery, and homicide. The town also has a high rate of property crime at 51.6, which includes burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. This is considerably higher than the US average of 35.4, indicating that the residents of Wewahitchka are at a greater risk of becoming victims of property crimes. As someone who lives in this town, it is disheartening to see these numbers and know that my community is grappling with these issues. Efforts must be made to address and reduce crime in Wewahitchka, in order to create a safer and more secure environment for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Wewahitchka (zip 32465) violent crime is 43.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Wewahitchka (zip 32465) property crime is 51.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Wewahitchka, Florida does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Mexico Beach, Florida. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Mexico Beach, Florida. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.