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 BAnnual Rate81.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents13,258 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents532 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents268 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,962 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate41.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents12,360 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,723 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate34.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents10,106 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents457 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 81.9 | B | 13258 | 106.2 | -22.9% |
| Property Crime | 41.8 | A | 12360 | 163.6 | -74.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 26 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.8 | D | 532 | 3.5 | +36.0% |
| Robbery | 4.7 | B | 268 | 5.8 | -20.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.0 | B | 1962 | 22.3 | -32.5% |
| Burglary | 6.9 | A | 1723 | 24.0 | -71.2% |
| Larceny | 34.1 | A | 10106 | 116.4 | -70.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.5 | A | 457 | 22.2 | -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