Okeechobee County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Okeechobee County in FL is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,580 violent crimes and 3,307 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 863.7 per 100k residents, which is 713.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 779.7 per 100k, 376.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 FAnnual Rate863.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,580 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate17.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents68 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate15.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents72 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate127.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents502 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate779.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,307 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate137.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents586 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate560.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,398 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate82.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents319 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 863.7 | F | 2580 | 106.2 | +713.2% |
| Property Crime | 779.7 | F | 3307 | 163.6 | +376.6% |
| Homicide | 2.8 | F | 9 | 0.5 | +431.1% |
| Rape | 17.0 | F | 68 | 3.5 | +380.4% |
| Robbery | 15.6 | F | 72 | 5.8 | +167.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 127.4 | F | 502 | 22.3 | +472.5% |
| Burglary | 137.3 | F | 586 | 24.0 | +471.5% |
| Larceny | 560.3 | F | 2398 | 116.4 | +381.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 82.1 | F | 319 | 22.2 | +270.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office
Okeechobee Police Department
Okeechobee, FL