Gulf County, FL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Gulf County in FL is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 317 violent crimes and 386 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 1195.7 per 100k residents, which is 1025.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 1081.9 per 100k, 561.3% above 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 F
Annual Rate1195.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents317 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate40.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate418.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents97 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate1081.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents386 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate351.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents119 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate636.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents239 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate73.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime1195.7F317106.2+1025.8%
Property Crime1081.9F386163.6+561.3%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape40.8F113.5+1052.8%
Robbery0.0A15.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault418.5F9722.3+1780.4%
Burglary351.2F11924.0+1361.4%
Larceny636.6F239116.4+447.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft73.8F2422.2+232.7%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Gulf County Sheriff's Office

Port St. Joe Police Department

Port St. Joe, FL

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

Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco: Gulf County

Florida Game Commission: Gulf County

Highway Patrol: Gulf County