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Overall Crime Rate Falls in Escambia County
December 21, 2019
The overall crime index in Escambia County dropped 2.1% during the first six months of 2019 compared to the previous year, according to data just released by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
While the overall crime rate decreased, crime such as murders, robberies, aggravated assaults, burglaries and vehicle thefts increased. Rapes and larcenies decreased.
The countywide report covers crimes investigated by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, the Pensacola Police Department and other agencies like the Florida Highway Patrol, FDLE, University of West Florida Police and the Pensacola State College Police Department.
The number of reported murders during the period increased in Escambia County from 8 to 11, robberies from 146 to 159, aggravated assaults (including aggravated stalking) from 565 to 625, burglaries from 816 to 912, and vehicle thefts from 280 to 290. The number of larcenies dropped from 3,504 to 3,222 and rapes from 106 to 91.
During the first half of 2019, 33.2% of crimes in Escambia County were cleared, compare to 32.5% in 2018.
Across the state, Florida’s crime volume dropped 6.1 percent, or 17,079 fewer reported index crimes, compared to the first six months of 2018. The statewide crimes of murder, rape, robbery, burglary, larceny and motor vehicle theft were down, while aggravated assault and domestic violence crimes increased slightly.
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10 Responses to “Overall Crime Rate Falls in Escambia County”
Crime is incredibly high here, I read about a shooting at least every other day. In a relatively small area! Why is everyone so quick to push for Chip Simmons as the new Sheriff? He has raised over 100k and is clearly favored to win. With him, nothing will change.
If they would leave these thugs in jail longer and fine them much more money that might help. Just leave them in jail till they turn grey. There is one country that cuts a hand off……Just Saying
@JB Cuthbert
The President has literally zero involvement with local law enforcement efforts.
Let’s stick to facts and reality here.
Aint no two ways to look at it. This is all due to our President. Thank you MR president for keeping escambia county safe. #KAG2020
Anne,
For UCR (Uniform Crime Reporting) five different victims is 5 different crimes but say you own 5 vehicles and all of them were broken into then you only have 1 crime since there is 1 victim.
So I guess this means you have less chance of your property being vandalized…but you have a better chance of having your house burglarized, your car stolen or getting murdered. Not impressed with those odds.
Keep in mind the report is for Only the First 6 Months of 2019. Meaning, we guess, January–June.
Media sure seems to have reported more Murders than are shown above of 11.
Wondering if there was more than one Murder (or other crime) committed in the same instance is that reported as One Murder or as Multiple Murders?
If thugs go through a neighborhood and steal items from 5 cars is that reported to the state authorities as 5 different thefts or as only One instance of theft with multiple victims?
Numbers really don’t tell us much if they are lumped together for convenience.
@ Tim L.
Exactly!! Overall crime rate dropped, but violent crimes increased for sure. Data, numbers, and statistics can be manipulated and sold to the public as a packaged deal to advertise anything or convey any message. Pensacola is dangerous, period. Keep your head on a swivel and maintain situational awareness.
Hooray!!!!! Thank you to the men and women who keep us safe,because in the end………….who you gonna call. Ghost busters??? No……. Escambia County Po Po! LOL Merry Christmas to all and to all………..Ho Ho Ho!!!! lol
So the “overall” crime rate went down but all of the major crimes that affect my family went up. Murders, robberies, aggravated assaults, burglaries and vehicle thefts increased so am I supposed to feel safer now because theft and rape are slightly reduced?