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

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	A+
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$8.00 million

Cost of Crime™ for Milton, FL

In 2025, crime will cost $398 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Milton ranks in the 98th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 98% of cities but less safe than 2%. This analysis applies only to Milton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Milton is 8.579 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Milton Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Milton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 72 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 188 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Milton, FL see the most incidents - about 143 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Milton, FL

The total projected cost of crime in Milton for 2025 is $7,998,136. This translates to approximately $153 per resident and $398 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Milton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

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

Milton, FL:	$153
Gladeview, FL:	$878
Parrish, FL:	$91
Florida:	$246
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Milton is $153 per year, which is $312 less than the national average and $94 less than Florida's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Milton:

In Gladeview, FL, crime costs $878 per person, which is $726 more than in Milton.
In Parrish, FL, crime costs $91 per person, which is $61 less than in Milton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Milton	Cost per Milton Resident
Murder	$2.82 million	$54
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.13 million	$21
Robbery	$359,014	$7
Assault	$1.24 million	$24
Kidnapping	$55,056	$1
Vehicle Theft	$66,667	$1
Burglary	$251,820	$5
Theft	$1.09 million	$21
Arson	$30,962	$1
Vandalism	$355,655	$7
Animal Cruelty	$7,980	$0
Drug Crimes	$457,660	$9
Identity Theft	$136,775	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$7,998,136	$153

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Milton, 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 Milton totals $24,576,640 ($469 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $32,574,776 ($621 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 Milton 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 central 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 Milton has 6, have the same problem. Of Milton’s 52,446 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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Milton 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 Milton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8227
Robbery	0.2176
Rape	0.3541
Murder	0.0286
Total Violent Crime	1.423 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.016
Vehicle Theft	0.0821
Burglary	0.5294
Arson	0.0244
Total Property Crime	4.652 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0173
Drug Crimes	1.180
Vandalism	0.9492
Identity Theft	0.3369
Animal Cruelty	0.0206
Total "Other" Rate	2.504 (A)

Individual Milton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Pace, FL	A+	A	A+
Bagdad, FL	A+	A+	A+
East Milton, FL	A+	B+	A
Allentown, FL	A+	A	A+
Ferry Pass, FL	B+	B	C
Gonzalez, FL	A+	A	A
Cottage Hill, FL	A	B+	B+
Ensley, FL	B+	B+	C+
Cantonment, FL	A+	A	A+
Mineral Springs, FL	A+	A	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Milton 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
Beavercreek, OH	B-	B	B
Holly Springs, NC	B+	A+	A+
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA	C-	C-	C-
Hurst, TX	D+	C	C
Jeffersonville, IN	C	B-	B-
Lagrange, GA	D+	D+	D+
Lake City, FL	A-	B-	B-
Antelope, CA	C	D	D
Wauwatosa, WI	C-	B-	B-
Los Banos, CA	C+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Milton 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 Milton, FL average SchoolGrade of B, with 47% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Milton schools on SchoolGrade

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