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62%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
66%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
61%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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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.
Fernandina Beach crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Fernandina Beach crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Fernandina Beach crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Fernandina Beach crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleFernandina Beach/100k peopleFlorida/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)891 (estimate)1,8252,324
Murdern/an/an/a5.06.3
Rapen/an/an/a30.240.0
Robberyn/an/an/a33.666.1
Assaultn/an/an/a190.1268.2
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)126 (estimate)259370
Burglaryn/an/an/a173.5269.8
Theftn/an/an/a1,254.71,401.9
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a138.0282.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)765 (estimate)1,5661,954

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The Fernandina Beach crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Fernandina Beach 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 Fernandina Beach crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Fernandina Beach 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

      • Fernandina Beach crime rates are 62% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Fernandina Beach are 66% lower than the national average
      • In Fernandina Beach you have a 1 in 113 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Fernandina Beach is safer than 71% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Fernandina Beach has decreased by 14%

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        Daily Crime In Fernandina Beach (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Fernandina Beach

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Fernandina Beach is 1 in 791
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Fernandina Beach is 1 in 131
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Fernandina Beach is 1 in 113

        Year Over Year Crime In Fernandina Beach (per 100,000 people)

        Fernandina Beach police department

        Item Fernandina Beach Florida National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)4031,023558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents3.44.23.3
        There are a total of 40 Fernandina Beach police officers. This results in 3.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 19.8% less than the Florida average and 4.4% greater than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Florida

        State Total offenders Florida /100K National /100K
        Florida53,771330266
        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
        Kingsland, GA17,5232701,2821,552
        Yulee, FL13,3462551,5401,795
        St. Marys, GA18,3213671,6902,056
        Fernandina Beach, FL12,622126765891

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        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Kewanee, IL12,6224092,3972,806
        San Anselmo, CA12,6231908931,083
        Big Bear City, CA12,6216372,9873,625
        Woodland Park, NJ12,608531,0861,139
        Lakeland, TN12,6442378771,114
        Fernandina Beach, FL12,622126765891
        Source: The Fernandina Beach, 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.