Gulf Breeze, FL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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80%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

80%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

80%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Gulf Breeze_{/100k people}	Florida_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	31	n/a (estimate)	454	1,807	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	4.7	5.7
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	29.9	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	42.3	66.5
Assault	5	n/a	73.3	213.3	264.1
Violent crime	5	n/a (estimate)	73	290	364
Burglary	2	n/a	29.3	163.1	250.7
Theft	24	n/a	351.7	1,221.5	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	131.8	318.7
Property crime	26	n/a (estimate)	381	1,516	1,917

Gulf Breeze crime map

The Gulf Breeze crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Gulf Breeze as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Gulf Breeze crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Gulf Breeze crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Gulf Breeze crime rates are 80% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Gulf Breeze are 80% lower than the national average
In Gulf Breeze you have a 1 in 221 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Gulf Breeze is safer than 85% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Gulf Breeze has decreased by 64%

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Daily Crime In Gulf Breeze (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Gulf Breeze on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Florida and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Gulf Breeze (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Florida, are 3.98 times less than the state average and 5.02 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Gulf Breeze on a daily basis are 3.96 times less than than Florida average and 4.97 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Gulf Breeze are 3.98 times less than the daily state average and 5.03 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Gulf Breeze (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Gulf Breeze in comparison to other Florida communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Gulf Breeze safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Gulf Breeze being safer than 85% of cities in Florida and 85% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Florida cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Gulf Breeze. In conclusion, Gulf Breeze ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Gulf Breeze

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Gulf Breeze is 1 in 1365

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Gulf Breeze is 1 in 263

The chance of being a victim of crime in Gulf Breeze is 1 in 221

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Gulf Breeze, Florida? If you reside in Gulf Breeze, then there is a 1 in 1365 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 263. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 221 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Gulf Breeze.

Year Over Year Crime In Gulf Breeze (per 100,000 people)

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Gulf Breeze, FL is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Gulf Breeze has decreased by 36%, while the property crime rate in Gulf Breeze has decreased by 67% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Gulf Breeze has decreased by 65% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Gulf Breeze police department

Item	Gulf Breeze	Florida	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	25	31,023	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	4.2	4.2	3.3

There are a total of 25 Gulf Breeze police officers. This results in 4.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 0.7% less than the Florida average and 29.2% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in Florida

State	Total offenders	Florida_/100K	National_/100K
Florida	53,771	330	266

There are a total of 53,771 sex offenders in Florida. This yields a total of 330 sex offenders in Florida per 100,000 residents which is 24% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Tiger Point, FL	3,547	55	289	344
Woodlawn Beach, FL	3,279	55	289	344
Oriole Beach, FL	1,670	66	348	414
Avalon, FL	590	117	612	730
Garcon Point, FL	500	196	1,023	1,218
Pensacola, FL	52,918	131	1,116	1,247
Goulding, FL	3,906	215	1,123	1,338
Gulf Breeze, FL	6,725	73	381	454

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Greenville, IL	6,725	114	684	798
Manorhaven, NY	6,725	127	585	712
Demopolis, AL	6,724	947	3,966	4,913
Tallulah, LA	6,722	810	345	1,155
Tecumseh, OK	6,721	347	1,970	2,317
Gulf Breeze, FL	6,725	73	381	454

Source: The Gulf Breeze, FL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.