Okeechobee, FL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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33%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

10%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

41%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Okeechobee_{/100k people}	Florida_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	167	n/a (estimate)	3,022	1,807	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	4.7	5.7
Rape	3	n/a	54.3	29.9	38.0
Robbery	4	n/a	72.4	42.3	66.5
Assault	11	n/a	199.1	213.3	264.1
Violent crime	18	n/a (estimate)	326	290	364
Burglary	21	n/a	380.0	163.1	250.7
Theft	125	n/a	2,262.0	1,221.5	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	3	n/a	54.3	131.8	318.7
Property crime	149	n/a (estimate)	2,696	1,516	1,917

Okeechobee crime map

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

Okeechobee crime rates are 33% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Okeechobee are 10% lower than the national average
In Okeechobee you have a 1 in 34 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Okeechobee is safer than 38% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Okeechobee has decreased by 20%

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Daily Crime In Okeechobee (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Florida, are 1.67 times more than the state average and 1.33 times more than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Okeechobee on a daily basis are 1.12 times more than than Florida average and 1.12 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Okeechobee are 1.78 times more than the daily state average and 1.41 times more than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Okeechobee (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Okeechobee to every other city in Florida, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Okeechobee safe? The gauges above illustrate that Okeechobee is safer than 38% of every city located within Florida along with 38% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Florida and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Okeechobee, FL is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Okeechobee

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Okeechobee is 1 in 307

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Okeechobee is 1 in 38

The chance of being a victim of crime in Okeechobee is 1 in 34

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Okeechobee? In Okeechobee, FL you have a 1 in 307 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 38 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 34 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Okeechobee.

Year Over Year Crime In Okeechobee (per 100,000 people)

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Okeechobee, Florida (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Okeechobee has increased by 91%, the amount of property crime in Okeechobee has decreased by 25%, and the total amount of crime in Okeechobee has decreased by 20% year over year.

Okeechobee police department

Item	Okeechobee	Florida	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	26	31,023	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	4.5	4.2	3.3

There are a total of 26 Okeechobee police officers. This results in 4.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 7.4% greater than the Florida average and 39.8% 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}
Buckhead Ridge, FL	1,455	124	649	773
Cypress Quarters, FL	1,517	136	709	845
Taylor Creek, FL	4,337	244	1,276	1,520
Okeechobee, FL	5,574	326	2,696	3,022

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
New Carlisle, OH	5,577	305	1,805	2,110
Forest, MS	5,569	530	1,816	2,345
Rutherford, PA	5,568	226	1,343	1,569
Willard, MO	5,567	228	592	820
Garnet, CA	5,567	593	2,714	3,307
Okeechobee, FL	5,574	326	2,696	3,022

Source: The Okeechobee, FL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.