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Is Destin, Florida Safe?

Population 14,046 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,046, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Destin earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,160 per 100K.

Destin Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDestinFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate361.3326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1898.32070.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate226.0--268.2
Theft Rate1160.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate294.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

226 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

361/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1898/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Destin

Violent crime in Destin is close to the national average. The rate of 361.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1898.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,160 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Destin Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault226
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery77
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary216
080% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,160
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft294
092% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Destin Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Destin
361.3
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Destin
1898.3
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Destin Safety

Is Destin safe?
Not especially. Destin earns a C with a crime rate of 226 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Destin?
226 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 361.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1898.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Destin safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Destin's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,160 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Destin?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Destin generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Destin police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Destin?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Destin's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Destin compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Destin ranks behind about 69% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Destin to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Destin?
Bad. A C grade and 226 per-thousand rate put Destin below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 361 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Destin?
361.3 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (226), robbery (77), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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