Violent crime
114 per 100,000 residents, per year
216 reported in the 12 months to Aug 2026
−22% vs. the previous 12 months
Data through August 2026, Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office
Crime in Santa Rosa County, FL (Sheriff)
The violent crime rate in Santa Rosa County (Sheriff) is 114 per 100,000 residents per year over the 12 months to August 2026, 74% below the average of the 302 cities and county areas we cover. That is −22% compared with the previous 12 months.
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office covers 190,022 of Santa Rosa County’s 211,115 residents (90%, by the FBI’s count), mostly the parts of the county without a police department of their own.
The numbers
12 months to Aug 2026Property crime
331 per 100,000 residents, per year
629 reported in the 12 months to Aug 2026
−35% vs. the previous 12 months
All reported
445 per 100,000 residents, per year
845 reported in the 12 months to Aug 2026
Annual rates: reported incidents over the last 12 months per 100,000 residents (the 190,022 residents the agency serves, per the FBI).
What counts as violent and property crime
Counted the FBI's way, the same for every police agency: violent crime is homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property crime is burglary, theft, vehicle theft and arson. Simple assault is not counted as violent. How we count
Where Santa Rosa County sits among covered places
violent, per 100k, per year114
Santa Rosa County (Sheriff) has the 275th-highest rate of the 302 cities and county areas on this site, higher than 27 of the other 301.
Carmel 51avg 437Detroit 1,632
The ring is Santa Rosa County (Sheriff); the tick is the average of all 302 cities and county areas.
| Place | Violent per 100k | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County, FL (Sheriff) | 122 | 270 |
| Charlotte County, FL (Sheriff) | 118 | 271 |
| St. Cloud, FL | 117 | 272 |
| Gilbert, AZ | 115 | 273 |
| Miramar, FL | 115 | 274 |
| Santa Rosa County, FL (Sheriff) | 114 | 275 |
| Howard County, MD (County Police) | 113 | 276 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 111 | 277 |
| Chandler, AZ | 111 | 278 |
| Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 104 | 279 |
| Boca Raton, FL | 103 | 280 |
The places closest to Santa Rosa County (Sheriff) in the ranking, highest rate first. See all 302 cities and county areas
Santa Rosa County crime map
cities around itThe FBI publishes area-wide totals from Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office, not where each crime happened, so there is no street-level map of Santa Rosa County (Sheriff) on this page.
Of the 8 covered cities nearest Santa Rosa County (Sheriff), 7 have a higher violent crime rate and 1 a lower one. The closest is Walton County, FL (Sheriff), 50 miles away.
| Place | Violent per 100k | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa County, FL (Sheriff)County area, not drawn on the map | 114 | |
| Walton County, FL (Sheriff)County area, not drawn on the map | 155 | 50 mi |
| Montgomery, AL | 611 | 122 mi |
| Gulfport, MS | 743 | 126 mi |
| Harrison County, MS (Sheriff)County area, not drawn on the map | 79 | 126 mi |
| Leon County, FL (Sheriff)County area, not drawn on the map | 501 | 160 mi |
| Tallahassee, FL | 633 | 165 mi |
| Columbus, GA | 419 | 177 mi |
| Birmingham, AL | 1,159 | 196 mi |
About the colors and distances
Colors use the same scale as the rest of the site, from the lowest to the highest violent crime rate among the 302 cities and county areas we cover. City outlines from the U.S. Census Bureau. Distances are straight-line, between city centers.
Reported crime by type
12 months to Aug 2026- RobberyTaking property by force or threatViolent, 13 reported6.8+63% vs. a year ago
- HomicideViolent, 4 reported2.1−43% vs. a year ago
- TheftShoplifting, pickpocketing and other theft without force or entryProperty, 422 reported222−35% vs. a year ago
- BurglaryEntering a home or business to stealProperty, 115 reported61−30% vs. a year ago
- Theft from vehiclesItems or parts taken from a vehicle, break-ins includedProperty, 74 reported39−42% vs. a year ago
- Vehicle theftProperty, 17 reported8.9−50% vs. a year ago
See the table
| Offense | Reported | Per 100k | vs. previous month | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RobberyViolent | 13 | 6.8 | — | +63% |
| HomicideViolent | 4 | 2.1 | — | −43% |
| TheftProperty | 422 | 222 | — | −35% |
| BurglaryProperty | 115 | 61 | — | −30% |
| Theft from vehiclesProperty | 74 | 39 | — | −42% |
| Vehicle theftProperty | 17 | 8.9 | — | −50% |
About these categories
Homicide, robbery, burglary, theft and vehicle theft come from the same reports Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office sends the FBI. Theft from vehicles is NIBRS codes 23F and 23G (items and parts taken from a vehicle) and theft is the rest of larceny. Robbery is part of violent crime and the others of property crime; assault and rape count in violent crime but are not listed separately, so the rows do not add up to the totals. Red means more than before, green means fewer. “Not yet” means the site does not have that month from a year earlier.
Against other places of 100,000+ residents: burglary (155th highest rate of 168).
Month by month
Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Violent crime −22%
| Month | Violent crimes | Month a year earlier | Violent crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 17 | Sep 2024 | 23 |
| Oct 2025 | 18 | Oct 2024 | 18 |
| Nov 2025 | 25 | Nov 2024 | 23 |
| Dec 2025 | 16 | Dec 2024 | 20 |
| Jan 2026 | 15 | Jan 2025 | 43 |
| Feb 2026 | 22 | Feb 2025 | 18 |
| Mar 2026 | 23 | Mar 2025 | 22 |
| Apr 2026 | 15 | Apr 2025 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 13 | May 2025 | 19 |
| Jun 2026 | 23 | Jun 2025 | 20 |
| Jul 2026 | 17 | Jul 2025 | 30 |
| Aug 2026 | 12 | Aug 2025 | 19 |
Homicides 4 vs. 7
| Month | Homicides | Month a year earlier | Homicides |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 0 | Sep 2024 | 0 |
| Oct 2025 | 0 | Oct 2024 | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | 2 | Nov 2024 | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | 0 | Dec 2024 | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | 0 | Jan 2025 | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | 2 | Feb 2025 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 0 | Mar 2025 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 0 | Apr 2025 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 0 | May 2025 | 0 |
| Jun 2026 | 0 | Jun 2025 | 0 |
| Jul 2026 | 0 | Jul 2025 | 0 |
| Aug 2026 | 0 | Aug 2025 | 1 |
2 in 2026 through August, 3 in the same months of 2025. Compare with other places
Every month since Sep 2023
| Month | Violent | Property | Homicides |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | 12 | 18 | 0 |
| Jul 2026 | 17 | 27 | 0 |
| Jun 2026 | 23 | 37 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 13 | 27 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 15 | 52 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 23 | 49 | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | 22 | 67 | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | 15 | 78 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 16 | 82 | 0 |
| Nov 2025 | 25 | 61 | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | 18 | 69 | 0 |
| Sep 2025 | 17 | 62 | 0 |
| Aug 2025 | 19 | 94 | 1 |
| Jul 2025 | 30 | 73 | 0 |
| Jun 2025 | 20 | 74 | 0 |
| May 2025 | 19 | 94 | 0 |
| Apr 2025 | 21 | 100 | 0 |
| Mar 2025 | 22 | 50 | 0 |
| Feb 2025 | 18 | 88 | 0 |
| Jan 2025 | 43 | 78 | 2 |
| Dec 2024 | 20 | 81 | 0 |
| Nov 2024 | 23 | 84 | 3 |
| Oct 2024 | 18 | 79 | 1 |
| Sep 2024 | 23 | 77 | 0 |
| Aug 2024 | 20 | 81 | 0 |
| Jul 2024 | 21 | 75 | 0 |
| Jun 2024 | 20 | 90 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 19 | 87 | 0 |
| Apr 2024 | 18 | 94 | 0 |
| Mar 2024 | 18 | 77 | 0 |
| Feb 2024 | 24 | 71 | 0 |
| Jan 2024 | 21 | 90 | 0 |
| Dec 2023 | 17 | 89 | 0 |
| Nov 2023 | 18 | 92 | 1 |
| Oct 2023 | 13 | 95 | 0 |
| Sep 2023 | 24 | 95 | 1 |
How Santa Rosa County (Sheriff) compares
per 100k, per yearSimilar size
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Akron, OH | 755 | 2,397 | 189,545 | Aug 2026 |
| 53 | Chattanooga, TN | 705 | 3,102 | 193,881 | Sep 2026 |
| 67 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 639 | 2,699 | 191,199 | Aug 2026 |
| 126 | Tempe, AZ | 403 | 2,771 | 191,348 | Aug 2026 |
| 151 | Brownsville, TX | 357 | 1,314 | 193,321 | Sep 2026 |
| 173 | Clarksville, TN | 313 | 891 | 190,532 | Aug 2026 |
| 228 | Glendale, CA | 215 | 1,793 | 185,849 | Jul 2026 |
| 239 | Huntington Beach, CA | 182 | 1,464 | 191,856 | Dec 2025 |
| 275 | Santa Rosa County, FL (Sheriff) | 114 | 331 | 190,022 | Aug 2026 |
| 285 | Frederick County, MD (Sheriff) | 95 | 533 | 193,550 | Aug 2026 |
The 10 places closest to Santa Rosa County (Sheriff) in population, Santa Rosa County (Sheriff) included, highest violent crime rate first.
Same state
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 264 | Martin County, FL (Sheriff) | 131 | 561 | 141,710 | Jul 2026 |
| 267 | Port St. Lucie, FL | 127 | 574 | 273,427 | Aug 2026 |
| 270 | Hillsborough County, FL (Sheriff) | 122 | 383 | 1,092,535 | Jul 2026 |
| 271 | Charlotte County, FL (Sheriff) | 118 | 543 | 194,478 | Oct 2026 |
| 272 | St. Cloud, FL | 117 | 572 | 74,269 | Sep 2026 |
| 274 | Miramar, FL | 115 | 589 | 144,398 | Aug 2026 |
| 275 | Santa Rosa County, FL (Sheriff) | 114 | 331 | 190,022 | Aug 2026 |
| 279 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 104 | 1,239 | 64,337 | Jun 2026 |
| 280 | Boca Raton, FL | 103 | 873 | 103,261 | Sep 2026 |
| 283 | Flagler County, FL (Sheriff) | 98 | 400 | 130,230 | Aug 2026 |
The 10 of 50 places in Florida closest to Santa Rosa County (Sheriff) in violent crime rate. All 50 in Florida
Nearby
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Birmingham, AL | 1,159 | 3,901 | 195,393 | Sep 2026 |
| 48 | Gulfport, MS | 743 | 3,489 | 75,068 | Jul 2026 |
| 70 | Tallahassee, FL | 633 | 2,444 | 206,918 | Aug 2026 |
| 74 | Montgomery, AL | 611 | 2,423 | 194,775 | Aug 2026 |
| 100 | Leon County, FL (Sheriff) | 501 | 1,463 | 90,342 | Jul 2026 |
| 120 | Columbus, GA | 419 | 1,802 | 200,622 | Sep 2026 |
| 142 | Jackson, MS | 373 | 1,370 | 138,701 | Jul 2026 |
| 247 | Walton County, FL (Sheriff) | 155 | 464 | 84,629 | Sep 2026 |
| 275 | Santa Rosa County, FL (Sheriff) | 114 | 331 | 190,022 | Aug 2026 |
| 291 | Harrison County, MS (Sheriff) | 79 | 1,058 | 55,596 | Jul 2026 |
The 9 places on this site closest to Santa Rosa County (Sheriff) by distance, highest violent crime rate first.
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
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Figures are what each agency reports to the FBI, over the last 12 months it has reported in full, so the months differ. See all 302 cities and county areas in the rankings
Compare Santa Rosa County (Sheriff) side by side with Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines or Tallahassee, or with any other place.
Other cities and county areas in Florida
8 closest of 49Florida as a whole has 267 violent crimes per 100,000 residents per year, as reported to the FBI over the 12 months to Jun 2026; Santa Rosa County (Sheriff)’s rate is 57% below the state’s.
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Common questions
answered with the data aboveIs Santa Rosa County (Sheriff) safe?
By reported violent crime, Santa Rosa County (Sheriff) is well below the average of the 302 cities and county areas on this site: 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents per year over the 12 months to August 2026, −22% versus the previous 12 months. Safety varies a lot by neighborhood, so the figure for the whole area is only a starting point.
Is there a crime map for Santa Rosa County?
This site does not have one for Santa Rosa County. The figures on this page come from the FBI, which receives city totals rather than locations, so CurrentCrimeMap shows how Santa Rosa County (Sheriff) compares with nearby places such as Walton County, FL (Sheriff) instead of a street-level map.
What is the crime rate in Santa Rosa County (Sheriff)?
114 violent and 331 property crimes per 100,000 residents per year, based on 845 incidents reported to Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office over the 12 months to August 2026. Violent crime includes 13 robberies (property taken by force or threat); property crime includes 115 burglaries, 74 thefts from vehicles and 422 other thefts.
Is crime in Santa Rosa County (Sheriff) going up or down?
It is going down: violent crime −22% and property crime −35% over the last 12 months compared with the 12 months before.
How many homicides has Santa Rosa County (Sheriff) had in 2026?
Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office reported 2 homicides from January to August 2026, the latest month it has reported in full, against 3 in the same months of 2025. Over the 12 months to Aug 2026 the count was 4, or 2 per 100,000 residents.
Where does the data come from?
From Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office, via FBI Crime Data Explorer (dataset FL0570000). We count reported incidents by month and offense type and divide by the population the agency serves, as the FBI reports it. Reported crime undercounts actual crime; see the methodology page for what the numbers leave out.
Moving to or visiting Santa Rosa County (Sheriff)
12 months to August 2026- Violent crime was down 22% and property crime down 35% over the 12 months to August 2026, compared with the 12 months before.
- 4 homicides over the 12 months to August 2026, down 43% on the 12 months before.
| What most people ask about | Reported | Per 100k | vs. the 12 months before |
|---|---|---|---|
| RobberyTaking property by force or threat | 13 | 7 | +63% |
| BurglaryEntering a home or business to steal | 115 | 61 | −30% |
| Theft from vehiclesItems or parts taken from a vehicle, break-ins included | 74 | 39 | −42% |
| Vehicle theft | 17 | 9 | −50% |
What these numbers leave out: most crime never reaches the police. In the federal victim survey (BJS, 2024), about half of violent crimes and less than a third of property crimes were reported, and only a quarter of everyday thefts. Rates are per resident, so busy downtowns and tourist areas look worse than they are for the people who visit them.
The official source is FBI Crime Data Explorer. For what to look for, and what not to read into a rate, see how to read US crime numbers.
Source and dates
FL0570000- Source
- Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office, via FBI Crime Data Explorer (dataset FL0570000)
- Latest complete month
- August 2026
- History on this site
- September 2023 to August 2026 (44 months)
- Update schedule
- Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office reports monthly to the FBI under the national NIBRS standard. We refresh every morning and publish the most recent 12 months the agency has reported in full.
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- Monthly counts by offense (JSON)