Pensacola, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Pensacola Police Department serves the city of Pensacola, FL in Escambia County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,409 violent crimes and 5,085 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 46.7 per 100k residents, which is 56.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 76.5 per 100k, 53.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 10 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 46.7 | A | 3409 | 106.2 | -56.1% |
| Property Crime | 76.5 | A | 5085 | 163.6 | -53.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.3 | A | 685 | 22.3 | -58.1% |
| Larceny | 76.5 | B | 4243 | 116.4 | -34.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 10 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 6 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Breeze | 20 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 73.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 4.2% lower |
| Milton | 20 miles | F 999.2 | F 1677.5 | Violent: 2041.4% higher Property: 2092.3% higher |
| Jay | 20 miles | F 309.6 | F 464.4 | Violent: 563.5% higher Property: 506.9% higher |
| Fort Walton Beach | 45 miles | D 142.7 | A 90.3 | Violent: 205.7% higher Property: 18.1% higher |
| Shalimar | 47 miles | F 941.2 | F 1764.7 | Violent: 1917.1% higher Property: 2206.2% higher |