St. Augustine, FL Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About St. Augustine Crime

Is St. Augustine safe to live in or visit in 2026?

St. Augustine earns an overall crime grade of B at the city level, but when you drill into the neighborhood-by-neighborhood analysis, the picture is even more reassuring: the city-wide safety rating is A (Very Safe). Of the 17 neighborhoods analyzed, 94.1% received a Grade A and the remaining 5.9% received a Grade B — meaning 100% of all analyzed neighborhoods fall in the safe A–B range, with zero neighborhoods graded C, D, or F. For context, that means every single neighborhood studied is considered safe by our grading scale. Whether you are a first-time visitor exploring the historic district or a family weighing a permanent move, the data consistently points to St. Augustine as one of Florida's safer mid-sized cities.

What is the crime rate in St. Augustine, FL?

Rather than relying on raw index numbers, our analysis grades St. Augustine's 17 neighborhoods on a letter-grade scale. The results: 16 out of 17 neighborhoods (94.1%) earned a Grade A, and 1 neighborhood (5.9%) earned a Grade B. The highest-crime neighborhood in the dataset is Lincolnville, graded B- — still within the "safe" band. The next tier includes Royal St. Augustine (A-) and Flagler's Model Land (A). At the top end, neighborhoods like The King & The Bear, Palencia, South Hampton Golf Club, St. Johns Golf and Country Club, and The Slammer & The Squire all hold Grade A+ ratings. In short, St. Augustine's crime distribution skews heavily toward the safest end of the spectrum.

What are the safest neighborhoods in St. Augustine?

Ten neighborhoods stand out as the safest in St. Augustine, all graded A or A+:

• The King & The Bear — Grade A+, population ~5,373, median income ~$107,776
• Palencia — Grade A+, population ~1,402, median income ~$104,743
• South Hampton Golf Club — Grade A+, population ~749, median income ~$123,430
• St. Johns Golf and Country Club — Grade A+, population ~649, median income ~$123,393
• The Slammer & The Squire — Grade A+, population ~1,238, median income ~$118,368
• South Davis Shores — Grade A+, population ~454, median income ~$113,561
• Spanish Quarter — Grade A+, population ~127, median income ~$68,655
• North Davis Shores — Grade A+, population ~518, median income ~$68,310
• Lighthouse Park — Grade A+, population ~320, median income ~$68,338
• Marsh Creek Country Club — Grade A, population ~1,252, median income ~$82,463

Notably, the top A+ neighborhoods span a wide income range — from around $68,000 to over $123,000 in median household income — suggesting that excellent safety grades are not limited exclusively to the most affluent pockets of the city.

Which areas of St. Augustine have relatively higher crime?

Even the "higher crime" areas in St. Augustine remain within safe grade boundaries. Lincolnville holds a Grade B-, making it the only neighborhood below an A- in the entire dataset. Royal St. Augustine comes in at Grade A-, and both Flagler's Model Land and Marsh Creek Country Club hold a solid Grade A. For perspective, a B- grade in St. Augustine's context still reflects a low-crime environment — it simply means that, relative to the city's other exceptionally safe neighborhoods, Lincolnville sees a modestly higher incident rate. Visitors and residents in these areas should practice standard urban precautions, such as securing vehicles and being aware of surroundings, but there is no data-supported reason to avoid these neighborhoods outright.

Is St. Augustine a good place to live based on crime and quality-of-life data?

The data makes a strong case. St. Augustine's population of 78,386 is spread across a relatively low-density footprint of 610 residents per square mile, which tends to correlate with manageable crime levels. The median household income of $60,455 and median home value of $294,597 reflect a stable, moderately affordable housing market by Florida coastal standards. The median rent of $1,118 is competitive for the region. On the economic side, the unemployment rate of 8.5% and poverty rate of 17% are worth monitoring, as both indicators can influence long-term crime trends. However, with 94.1% of neighborhoods graded A and a city-wide safety rating of A (Very Safe), the current crime environment is one of St. Augustine's clearest strengths. Families, retirees, and professionals looking for a historically rich, coastal Florida community with a strong safety profile will find the numbers consistently supportive of St. Augustine as a place to call home.

How does St. Augustine compare to other Florida cities on safety?

While direct city-to-city comparisons depend on methodology, St. Augustine's internal data tells a compelling story: 100% of its analyzed neighborhoods fall in the A–B safety range, and 94.1% are Grade A. That kind of grade distribution — with no C, D, or F neighborhoods — is uncommon among Florida cities of comparable size. The presence of multiple Grade A+ communities across different income levels (from ~$68,000 to ~$123,000 median income) further indicates that safety is broadly distributed rather than confined to a single wealthy enclave. For anyone comparing Florida relocation options, St. Augustine's neighborhood-level safety grades position it favorably against many larger urban markets in the state.