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

Crime per Capita in Mary Esther

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Mary Esther.

 

Mary Esther, FL Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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B
Other Crime Grade
A

$2.36 million

Cost of Crime™ for Mary Esther, FL

In 2025, crime will cost $442 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Mary Esther 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 Mary Esther, FL Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Mary Esther ranks in the 83rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 83% of cities but less safe than 17%. This analysis applies only to Mary Esther's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Mary Esther is 14.41 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mary Esther Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mary Esther varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 24 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 134 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Mary Esther, FL see the most incidents - about 53 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 8 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Mary Esther, FL

The total projected cost of crime in Mary Esther for 2025 is $2,358,727. This translates to approximately $185 per resident and $442 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Mary Esther. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Mary Esther Compared to Other Cities?

Mary Esther, FL: $185
Gladeview, FL: $878
Parrish, FL: $91
Florida: $246
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mary Esther is $185 per year, which is $279 less than the national average and $61 less than Florida's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mary Esther:
  • In Gladeview, FL, crime costs $878 per person, which is $693 more than in Mary Esther.
  • In Parrish, FL, crime costs $91 per person, which is $94 less than in Mary Esther

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Mary Esther for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Mary Esther
Cost per Mary Esther Resident
Murder
$522,379
$41
Rape/Sexual Assault
$287,112
$23
Robbery
$97,171
$8
Assault
$393,764
$31
Kidnapping
$11,290
$1
Vehicle Theft
$127,974
$10
Burglary
$94,890
$7
Theft
$554,751
$43
Arson
$7,163
$1
Vandalism
$94,783
$7
Animal Cruelty
$1,570
$0
Drug Crimes
$138,942
$11
Identity Theft
$26,940
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$2,358,727
$185

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mary Esther, 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 Mary Esther totals $4,990,521 ($391 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $7,349,248 ($576 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 Mary Esther 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 northeast 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 have the same problem. Of Mary Esther’s 12,758 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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Mary Esther 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 Mary Esther residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.075
Robbery
0.2421
Rape
0.3712
Murder
0.0218
Total Violent Crime
1.710 (A)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
8.396
Vehicle Theft
0.6478
Burglary
0.8200
Arson
0.0232
Total Property Crime
9.887 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0146
Drug Crimes
1.472
Vandalism
1.040
Identity Theft
0.2728
Animal Cruelty
0.0166
Total "Other" Rate
2.816 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
C-
D+
A
A-
B
B
B+
C
C
A
D
B
A-
C
A
A+
B+
A
A
B+
A+
A+
A+
A-
A-
C+
B+
C
B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mary Esther 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
B-
B-
B-
D+
B-
B-
D
D+
D+
A+
A+
A+
F
D
D
B
C
C
B
B
B
D-
F
F
C
A-
A-
D+
C-
C-

Considering only the crime rate, Mary Esther 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 Mary Esther, FL average SchoolGrade of B+, with 52% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Mary Esther schools on SchoolGrade

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