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Is Niceville, Florida Safe?

Population 17,948 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 17,948, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Niceville earns a D+ with violent crime well below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,517 per 100K.

Niceville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNicevilleFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate217.9326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2215.62070.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate180.0--268.2
Theft Rate1517.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate455.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

218/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2216/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Niceville

Violent crime in Niceville is well below the national average. The rate of 217.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2215.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,517 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Niceville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault180
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary324
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,517
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft455
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Niceville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Niceville
217.9
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Niceville
2215.6
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Niceville Safety

Is Niceville safe?
Not especially. Niceville earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Niceville?
243.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 217.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2215.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Niceville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Niceville's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,517 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Niceville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Niceville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Niceville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Niceville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Niceville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Niceville compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Niceville 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 Niceville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Niceville?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.3 per-thousand rate put Niceville below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 218 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Niceville?
217.9 per 100,000, which is 40% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (180), robbery (34), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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