The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Chipley, FL: Crime Maps and Statistics

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$2.70 million

Cost of Crime™ for Chipley, FL

In 2025, crime will cost $545 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Chipley in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Chipley, FL Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Chipley ranks in the 74th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 74% of cities but less safe than 26%. This analysis applies only to Chipley's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Chipley is 17.10 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Chipley Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Chipley varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 131 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Chipley, FL see the most incidents - about 79 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Chipley, FL

The total projected cost of crime in Chipley for 2025 is $2,697,878. This translates to approximately $225 per resident and $545 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Chipley. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Chipley Compared to Other Cities?

Chipley, FL:	$225
Gladeview, FL:	$878
Parrish, FL:	$91
Florida:	$246
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Chipley is $225 per year, which is $239 less than the national average and $21 less than Florida's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Chipley:

In Gladeview, FL, crime costs $878 per person, which is $653 more than in Chipley.
In Parrish, FL, crime costs $91 per person, which is $134 less than in Chipley

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Chipley for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Chipley	Cost per Chipley Resident
Murder	$675,697	$56
Rape/Sexual Assault	$265,674	$22
Robbery	$105,410	$9
Assault	$560,460	$47
Kidnapping	$13,359	$1
Vehicle Theft	$23,788	$2
Burglary	$144,115	$12
Theft	$645,009	$54
Arson	$9,687	$1
Vandalism	$116,710	$10
Animal Cruelty	$1,632	$0
Drug Crimes	$105,019	$9
Identity Theft	$31,318	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$2,697,878	$225

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Chipley, FL

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Chipley totals $5,947,564 ($496 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,645,442 ($721 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Chipley crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the north part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Chipley has 1, have the same problem. Of Chipley’s 11,986 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Chipley Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Chipley residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.628
Robbery	0.2796
Rape	0.3656
Murder	0.0300
Total Violent Crime	2.303 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.39
Vehicle Theft	0.1282
Burglary	1.326
Arson	0.0335
Total Property Crime	11.88 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0184
Drug Crimes	1.185
Vandalism	1.363
Identity Theft	0.3376
Animal Cruelty	0.0184
Total "Other" Rate	2.922 (A)

Individual Chipley Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Chipley is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Chipley.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bradford, FL	A+	A	A+
Whitehead Crossroads, FL	A-	C-	A-
Alford, FL	B+	A-	B-
Cottondale, FL	A	D+	A
Bonifay, FL	B	C	B-
Kynesville, FL	A+	A	A+
Izagora, FL	C+	B+	C
Caryville, FL	B+	B-	B
Jacob City, FL	B+	F	A+
Noma, FL	A+	B	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Chipley is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Accokeek, MD	A-	B+	B+
Pennington, NJ	A+	A	A
Pendleton, IN	B+	B-	B-
Pelzer, SC	D+	C-	C-
Pella, IA	B-	B-	B-
Pearl River, LA	B+	C	C
Paw Paw, MI	B+	C+	C+
Melbourne Beach, FL	A	A+	A+
Marion, SC	F	F	F
Marengo, IL	A-	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Chipley is as safe as the Florida state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Chipley, FL average SchoolGrade of B+, with 48% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Chipley schools on SchoolGrade

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