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Is St. Augustine, Florida Safe?

Population 16,141 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in St. Augustine runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 80% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,859 per 100K.

St. Augustine Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSt. AugustineFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate321.4326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2242.22070.61,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate182.0--268.2
Theft Rate1859.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate503.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

321/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2242/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for St. Augustine

Violent crime in St. Augustine is close to the national average. The rate of 321.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2242.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,859 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

St. Augustine Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault182
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary253
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,859
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft503
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How St. Augustine Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. Augustine
321.4
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. Augustine
2242.2
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About St. Augustine Safety

Is St. Augustine safe?
Not especially. St. Augustine earns a D with a crime rate of 256.4 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 St. Augustine?
256.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 321.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2242.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is St. Augustine safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. St. Augustine's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,859 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in St. Augustine?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in St. Augustine generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the St. Augustine police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in St. Augustine?
Crime rates have held steady in St. Augustine, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does St. Augustine compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. St. Augustine ranks behind about 88% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is St. Augustine 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 St. Augustine?
Bad. A D grade and 256.4 per-thousand rate put St. Augustine below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 321 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in St. Augustine?
321.4 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (182), robbery (35), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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