Crime per Capita in Panama City
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Panama City.
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B-
Overall Crime Grade™
C+ |
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C |
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Other Crime Grade |
A |
$16.9 million
Cost of Crime™ for Panama City, FL
In 2025, crime will cost $707 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Panama City 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 Panama City, FL Safe?
The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Panama City ranks in the 61st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 61% of cities but less safe than 39%. This analysis applies only to Panama City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in Panama City is 20.54 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Panama City Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Panama City varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 20 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 142 in the north.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Panama City, FL see the most incidents - about 388 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 27 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Panama City, FL
The total projected cost of crime in Panama City for 2025 is $16,888,284. This translates to approximately $283 per resident and $707 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Panama City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.9%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.0%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Panama City Compared to Other Cities?
| Panama City, FL: | $283 |
|---|---|
| Gladeview, FL: | $878 |
| Parrish, FL: | $91 |
| Florida: | $246 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Panama City is $283 per year, which is $182 less than the national average and $36 more than Florida's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Panama City:
- In Gladeview, FL, crime costs $878 per person, which is $595 more than in Panama City.
- In Parrish, FL, crime costs $91 per person, which is $191 less than in Panama City
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Panama City for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Panama City |
Cost per Panama City Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$4.41 million |
$74 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$1.30 million |
$22 |
Robbery |
$688,287 |
$12 |
Assault |
$3.86 million |
$65 |
Kidnapping |
$73,931 |
$1 |
Vehicle Theft |
$472,988 |
$8 |
Burglary |
$908,568 |
$15 |
Theft |
$3.77 million |
$63 |
Arson |
$42,625 |
$1 |
Vandalism |
$708,810 |
$12 |
Animal Cruelty |
$7,586 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$526,780 |
$9 |
Identity Theft |
$114,746 |
$2 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$16,888,284 |
$283 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Panama City, 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 Panama City totals $36,832,044 ($616 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $53,720,327 ($899 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 Panama City 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 west 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 Panama City has 14, have the same problem. Of Panama City’s 59,756 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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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 Panama City residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
2.248 |
Robbery |
0.3662 |
Rape |
0.3599 |
Murder |
0.0393 |
Total Violent Crime |
3.014 (C+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
12.17 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.5112 |
Burglary |
1.676 |
Arson |
0.0295 |
Total Property Crime |
14.39 (C) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0204 |
Drug Crimes |
1.192 |
Vandalism |
1.660 |
Identity Theft |
0.2481 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0172 |
Total "Other" Rate |
3.138 (A) |
Individual Panama City Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Panama City is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Panama City.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A+ | A | A+ | |
A- | C+ | B | |
B+ | B | C+ | |
A+ | A+ | A- | |
B | C+ | C+ | |
A | A- | A- | |
A+ | A- | A | |
A- | B+ | B+ | |
A+ | A- | A | |
A+ | A- | A+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Panama City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
F | F | F | |
D | D+ | D+ | |
C | B+ | B+ | |
B+ | B | B | |
B | B | B | |
A+ | A | A | |
D+ | C | C | |
D+ | C+ | C+ | |
C+ | C- | C- | |
A | A+ | A+ |
Considering only the crime rate, Panama City is less safe 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 Panama City, FL average SchoolGrade of B, with 44% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Panama City schools on SchoolGrade
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