Sebastian, Florida2 Crime Rate
2 years of data (2022–2023) · Population: 27,004
Key Insights
- →Sebastian has a safety grade of A with a violent crime rate of 162.9 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 379.5).
- →Violent crime rose 151.8% from the previous year.
- →1 murders recorded in 2023 — a rate of 3.7 per 100K.
- →Safer than 46% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.10 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
162.9
+151.8% YoY
Murder Rate
3.7
1 murders
Property Crime Rate
1581.2
427 total
vs National Avg
↓ -57%
National: 379.5
2023 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 44
Murder1
Rape4
Robbery5
Aggravated Assault34
Property Crime: 427
Burglary27
Larceny-Theft386
Motor Vehicle Theft14
Arson2
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 27,004 | 44 | 162.9 | 1 | 427 | 1581.2 |
| 2022 | 26,258 | 17 | 64.7 | 0 | 239 | 910.2 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
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Safety Grade for Sebastian
Based on violent crime rate of 162.9 per 100K (national avg: 379.5)
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.