Ridgecrest, FL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

60%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

60%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

60%

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.

Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Ridgecrest_{/100k people}	Florida_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	917 (estimate)	1,807	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	4.7	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	29.9	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	42.3	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	213.3	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	147 (estimate)	290	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	163.1	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,221.5	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	131.8	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	770 (estimate)	1,516	1,917

Ridgecrest crime map

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

Ridgecrest crime rates are 60% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Ridgecrest are 60% lower than the national average
In Ridgecrest you have a 1 in 110 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Ridgecrest is safer than 62% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Ridgecrest has decreased by 24%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Ridgecrest

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Ridgecrest is 1 in 680

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Ridgecrest is 1 in 130

The chance of being a victim of crime in Ridgecrest is 1 in 110

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

Ridgecrest police department

Item	Ridgecrest	Florida	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	31,023	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	4.2	3.3

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}
Redington Shores, FL	2,115	45	238	283
Feather Sound, FL	3,466	55	289	344
Harbor Bluffs, FL	3,116	55	289	344
Greenbriar, FL	2,764	70	367	437
Bay Pines, FL	2,755	77	404	481
North Redington Beach, FL	1,246	0	612	612
Indian Shores, FL	1,232	148	504	652
Ridgecrest, FL	3,865	147	770	917

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Eastland, TX	3,865	137	1,779	1,916
Valdez, AK	3,865	78	365	443
Eastwood, LA	3,866	204	977	1,180
Forks, WA	3,864	226	1,828	2,054
Hopkinton, MA	3,864	66	353	419
Ridgecrest, FL	3,865	147	770	917

Source: The Ridgecrest, 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.