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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$6.30 million

Cost of Crime™ for Wright, FL

In 2025, crime will cost $559 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Wright ranks in the 85th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 85% of cities but less safe than 15%. This analysis applies only to Wright's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Wright is 13.89 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wright Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Wright varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 45 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 108 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Wright, FL see the most incidents - about 80 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 7 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Wright, FL

The total projected cost of crime in Wright for 2025 is $6,295,955. This translates to approximately $227 per resident and $559 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Wright. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

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

Wright, FL:	$227
Gladeview, FL:	$878
Parrish, FL:	$91
Florida:	$246
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Wright is $227 per year, which is $237 less than the national average and $19 less than Florida's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Wright:

In Gladeview, FL, crime costs $878 per person, which is $651 more than in Wright.
In Parrish, FL, crime costs $91 per person, which is $136 less than in Wright

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Wright	Cost per Wright Resident
Murder	$2.24 million	$81
Rape/Sexual Assault	$694,510	$25
Robbery	$208,443	$8
Assault	$905,843	$33
Kidnapping	$12,158	$0
Vehicle Theft	$314,608	$11
Burglary	$288,625	$10
Theft	$1.06 million	$38
Arson	$18,600	$1
Vandalism	$253,733	$9
Animal Cruelty	$2,351	$0
Drug Crimes	$272,899	$10
Identity Theft	$24,991	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$6,295,955	$227

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Wright, 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 Wright totals $18,472,309 ($666 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $24,768,264 ($893 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 Wright 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 south 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 Wright’s 27,721 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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Wright 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 Wright residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.138
Robbery	0.2391
Rape	0.4132
Murder	0.0429
Total Violent Crime	1.833 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.397
Vehicle Theft	0.7329
Burglary	1.148
Arson	0.0278
Total Property Crime	9.306 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0072
Drug Crimes	1.331
Vandalism	1.281
Identity Theft	0.1165
Animal Cruelty	0.0115
Total "Other" Rate	2.747 (A)

Individual Wright Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Ocean City, FL	B	A-	C
Fort Walton Beach, FL	B	B+	C
Cinco Bayou, FL	C	A	D
Shalimar, FL	A	A+	B+
Lake Lorraine, FL	A	A	B+
Hurlburt Field, FL	C	C-	D+
Eglin Afb, FL	A-	A-	C+
Mary Esther, FL	A-	A	B
Valparaiso, FL	B+	C	B
Destin, FL	A-	B+	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Wright 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
Alton, IL	D+	D+	D+
Angleton, TX	C	C	C
Argyle, TX	B+	B+	B+
Ashland, CA	C-	D	D
Atlantic Beach, FL	A+	A	A
Austin, MN	C+	C+	C+
Austintown, OH	D	C+	C+
Winona, MN	D-	C-	C-
Baldwin, NY	C	D	D
Ballenger Creek, MD	D	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Wright 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 Wright, FL average SchoolGrade of B, with 47% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Wright schools on SchoolGrade

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