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Safest Counties in Florida

Top 15 Florida counties ranked by safety score — based on FBI UCR crime data.

Safest County

Franklin County

98/100

State Avg Safety Score

57/100

Counties Ranked

67

of 67 total

Top 15 Safest Counties in Florida

Franklin County

Franklin County, Florida

Violent: 0.0 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 0.0 per 100K

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Glades County

Glades County, Florida

Violent: 0.0 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 0.0 per 100K

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Highlands County

Highlands County, Florida

Violent: 0.0 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 0.0 per 100K

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Lafayette County

Lafayette County, Florida

Violent: 0.0 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 0.0 per 100K

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Liberty County

Liberty County, Florida

Violent: 0.0 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 0.0 per 100K

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Suwannee County

Suwannee County, Florida

Violent: 0.0 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 0.0 per 100K

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Gulf County

Gulf County, Florida

Violent: 0.0 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 6.7 per 100K

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Wakulla County

Wakulla County, Florida

Violent: 0.0 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 11.9 per 100K

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Bradford County

Bradford County, Florida

Violent: 10.8 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 21.6 per 100K

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Escambia County

Escambia County, Florida

Violent: 9.0 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 60.4 per 100K

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Gadsden County

Gadsden County, Florida

Violent: 16.0 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 105.2 per 100K

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Gilchrist County

Gilchrist County, Florida

Violent: 22.1 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 160.5 per 100K

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Okaloosa County

Okaloosa County, Florida

Violent: 38.2 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 192.0 per 100K

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Taylor County

Taylor County, Florida

Violent: 116.7 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 238.1 per 100K

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Washington County

Washington County, Florida

Violent: 127.9 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 263.9 per 100K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest county in Florida?

Franklin County is the safest county in Florida with a safety score of 98/100, based on FBI UCR violent and property crime data.

How are Florida county safety scores calculated?

Safety scores are calculated on a 0–100 scale using FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. The score factors in violent crime rate and property crime rate per 100,000 residents. Higher scores indicate safer counties.

What are the top 5 safest counties in Florida?

The top 5 safest counties in Florida are: 1. Franklin County (98/100), 2. Glades County (98/100), 3. Highlands County (98/100), 4. Lafayette County (98/100), 5. Liberty County (98/100).

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Data Sources

Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.

Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.

Data as of 2026-03-10.

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