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Is Milton, Florida Safe?

Population 11,440 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Milton is a smaller community of 11,440 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 220.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,218 per 100K.

Milton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMiltonFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate405.8326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1796.92070.61,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate285.0--268.2
Theft Rate1218.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate296.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

220.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

406/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1797/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Milton

Violent crime in Milton is close to the national average. The rate of 405.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1796.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,218 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Milton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault285
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary222
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,218
087% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft296
093% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Milton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Milton
405.8
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Milton
1796.9
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Milton Safety

Is Milton safe?
Not especially. Milton earns a C with a crime rate of 220.3 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 Milton?
220.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 405.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1796.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Milton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Milton's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,218 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Milton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Milton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Milton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Milton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Milton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Milton compare to other cities in Florida?
Middle of the pack for Florida. Milton isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Florida cities.
How safe is Milton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Milton?
Bad. A C grade and 220.3 per-thousand rate put Milton below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 406 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Milton?
405.8 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (285), robbery (52), and murder (7.0) 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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