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Is Jacksonville Beach, Florida Safe?

Population 23,615 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 23,615, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Jacksonville Beach earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,584 per 100K.

Jacksonville Beach Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJacksonville BeachFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate341.8326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2112.02070.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate235.0--268.2
Theft Rate1584.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate398.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

342/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2112/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Jacksonville Beach

Violent crime in Jacksonville Beach is close to the national average. The rate of 341.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2112.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,584 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Jacksonville Beach Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault235
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary355
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,584
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft398
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Jacksonville Beach Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jacksonville Beach
341.8
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jacksonville Beach
2112.0
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Jacksonville Beach Safety

Is Jacksonville Beach safe?
Not especially. Jacksonville Beach earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.4 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 Jacksonville Beach?
245.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 341.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2112.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Jacksonville Beach safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Jacksonville Beach's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,584 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Jacksonville Beach?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Jacksonville Beach generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Jacksonville Beach police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Jacksonville Beach?
Crime rates have held steady in Jacksonville Beach, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Jacksonville Beach compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Jacksonville Beach ranks behind about 70% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Jacksonville Beach to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Jacksonville Beach?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.4 per-thousand rate put Jacksonville Beach below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 342 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Jacksonville Beach?
341.8 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (235), robbery (56), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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