Violent Crime per Capita in West Panama City Beach
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 West Panama City Beach residents.
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A+
Violent Crime Grade |
D |
A+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
A+ |
$51,188
Cost of Crime™ for West Panama City Beach, FL
In 2025, violent crime will cost $487 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in West Panama City Beach 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.
The D grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is higher than that of the average US city. West Panama City Beach ranks in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 22% of cities but less safe than 78%. This analysis applies only to West Panama City Beach's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The violent crime rate in West Panama City Beach is 4.676 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West Panama City Beach residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in West Panama City Beach varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 121 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 1,084 in the southeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of West Panama City Beach, FL see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in West Panama City Beach, FL
The total projected cost of crime in West Panama City Beach for 2025 is $51,188. This translates to approximately $171 per resident and $487 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in West Panama City Beach. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 45.3%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 41.8%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in West Panama City Beach Compared to Other Cities?
| West Panama City Beach, FL: | $171 |
|---|---|
| Gladeview, FL: | $618 |
| St. Leo, FL: | $48 |
| Florida: | $156 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in West Panama City Beach is $171 per year, which is $87 less than the national average and $16 more than Florida's state average. Below we compare cities similar to West Panama City Beach:
- In Gladeview, FL, crime costs $618 per person, which is $447 more than in West Panama City Beach.
- In St. Leo, FL, crime costs $48 per person, which is $123 less than in West Panama City Beach
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of West Panama City Beach for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to West Panama City Beach |
Cost per West Panama City Beach Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$7,947 |
$27 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$5,711 |
$19 |
Robbery |
$2,367 |
$8 |
Assault |
$35,162 |
$118 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$51,188 |
$171 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in West Panama City Beach, 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 West Panama City Beach totals $90,366 ($302 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $141,554 ($473 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 Violent Crime Maps
When interpreting the West Panama City Beach violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent 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, of which West Panama City Beach has 1, 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 West Panama City Beach’s 299 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 violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 West Panama City Beach residents in a standard year.
West Panama City Beach Violent Crime Breakdown
The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 West Panama City Beach residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
4.095 |
Robbery |
0.2517 |
Rape |
0.3150 |
Murder |
0.0141 |
Total Violent Crime |
4.676 (D) |
Individual West Panama City Beach Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of violent crime in West Panama City Beach is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to West Panama City Beach.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A+ | B+ | A+ | |
B+ | B+ | C+ | |
A | D | A | |
A | A+ | A- | |
B+ | D- | B+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A+ | A+ | A- | |
A+ | A | A+ | |
B- | C+ | C | |
A+ | A+ | A+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
West Panama City Beach is similar versus other cities of the same size for violent 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- | A+ | A+ | |
B- | C- | C- | |
C+ | C | C | |
F | F | F | |
B- | A+ | A+ | |
C+ | D | D | |
D- | F | F | |
A- | A+ | A+ | |
C- | D- | D- | |
C | C- | C- |
Considering only the violent crime rate, West Panama City Beach is less safe than the Florida state average and less safe than the national average.
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