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Is Crestview, Florida Safe?

Population 31,193 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crestview is a smaller community of 31,193 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 209.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,263 per 100K.

Crestview Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCrestviewFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate233.0326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1862.82070.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate167.0--268.2
Theft Rate1263.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate312.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

209.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

233/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1863/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Crestview

Violent crime in Crestview is below the national average. The rate of 233.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1862.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,263 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Crestview Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault167
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary201
074% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,263
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft312
098% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Crestview Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Crestview
233.0
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Crestview
1862.8
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Crestview Safety

Is Crestview safe?
Not especially. Crestview earns a C with a crime rate of 209.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Crestview?
209.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 233.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1862.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Crestview safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Crestview has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Crestview?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Crestview generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Crestview police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Crestview?
No. Crime in Crestview has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Crestview compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Crestview ranks behind about 63% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Crestview to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Crestview?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Crestview?
233.0 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (167), robbery (45), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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