The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Midway, Gulf Breeze, FL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Midway

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

 

Midway, Gulf Breeze, FL Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A+
A+
Other Crime Grade
A+

$3.07 million

Cost of Crime™ for Midway, Gulf Breeze, FL

In 2025, crime will cost $373 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Midway 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 Midway, Gulf Breeze, FL Safe?

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Midway ranks in the 99th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 99% of neighborhoods but less safe than 1%. This analysis applies only to Midway's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Midway is 7.145 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Midway Residents generally consider the east part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Midway varies by area - ranging from 1 in 110 in the central areas to 1 in 220 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Midway, Gulf Breeze, FL see the most incidents - about 47 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Midway, Gulf Breeze, FL

The total projected cost of crime in Midway for 2025 is $3,071,552. This translates to approximately $145 per resident and $373 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Midway. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Midway Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Midway, Gulf Breeze, FL: $145
Model City, Miami, FL: $788
Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL: $70
Florida: $246
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Midway is $145 per year, which is $319 less than the national average and $101 less than Gulf Breeze's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Midway:
  • In Model City, Miami, FL, crime costs $788 per person, which is $643 more than in Midway.
  • In Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL, crime costs $70 per person, which is $75 less than in Midway

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Midway for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Midway
Cost per Midway Resident
Murder
$1.21 million
$57
Rape/Sexual Assault
$514,939
$24
Robbery
$168,968
$8
Assault
$296,340
$14
Kidnapping
$23,492
$1
Vehicle Theft
$88,380
$4
Burglary
$77,232
$4
Theft
$343,650
$16
Arson
$13,413
$1
Vandalism
$128,039
$6
Animal Cruelty
$1,981
$0
Drug Crimes
$184,205
$9
Identity Theft
$16,050
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$3,071,552
$145

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Midway, Gulf Breeze, 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 Midway totals $10,678,393 ($504 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $13,749,945 ($648 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 Midway 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 southwest part of the neighborhood 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 Midway has 2, have the same problem. Of Midway’s 21,207 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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Midway 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 Midway residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.4866
Robbery
0.2533
Rape
0.4005
Murder
0.0305
Total Violent Crime
1.171 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
3.129
Vehicle Theft
0.2691
Burglary
0.4015
Arson
0.0262
Total Property Crime
3.826 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0183
Drug Crimes
1.174
Vandalism
0.8451
Identity Theft
0.0978
Animal Cruelty
0.0126
Total "Other" Rate
2.148 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Midway is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A
A
A
B-
C
C
B
B+
B+
C-
C-
C-
C+
B-
B-
D-
F
F
A-
B
B
C+
D+
D+
C-
C
C
B+
C+
C+

Considering only the crime rate, Midway is safer than 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 Midway, Gulf Breeze, FL average SchoolGrade of A, with 65% actual proficiency versus 57% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Midway schools on SchoolGrade

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