Clay County, FL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Clay County in FL is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 13,258 violent crimes and 12,360 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.9 per 100k residents, which is 22.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 41.8 per 100k, 74.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate81.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents13,258 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents532 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade B
Annual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents268 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate15.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,962 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate41.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents12,360 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,723 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate34.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents10,106 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents457 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime81.9B13258106.2-22.9%
Property Crime41.8A12360163.6-74.4%
Homicide0.0A260.5-100.0%
Rape4.8D5323.5+36.0%
Robbery4.7B2685.8-20.0%
Aggravated Assault15.0B196222.3-32.5%
Burglary6.9A172324.0-71.2%
Larceny34.1A10106116.4-70.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.5A45722.2-97.9%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Clay County Sheriff's Office

Green Cove Springs Police Department

Green Cove Springs, FL

Orange Park Police Department

Orange Park, FL

Department of Corrections, Office of the Inspector General: Clay County

Clay County School Board

Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco: Clay County

Florida Game Commission: Clay County

Highway Patrol: Clay County