Cocoa, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cocoa Police Department serves the city of Cocoa, FL in Brevard County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,638 violent crimes and 3,435 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 292.6 per 100k residents, which is 175.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 252.2 per 100k, 54.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate292.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,638 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate50.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents177 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate45.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents504 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate252.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,435 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents431 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate221.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,794 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 292.6 | F | 2638 | 106.2 | +175.5% |
| Property Crime | 252.2 | D | 3435 | 163.6 | +54.2% |
| Rape | 5.0 | D | 18 | 3.5 | +42.5% |
| Robbery | 50.4 | F | 177 | 5.8 | +767.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 45.4 | F | 504 | 22.3 | +104.0% |
| Burglary | 25.2 | C | 431 | 24.0 | +5.0% |
| Larceny | 221.9 | F | 2794 | 116.4 | +90.7% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockledge | 2 miles | F 744.4 | F 1198.7 | Violent: 154.4% higher Property: 375.3% higher |
| Melbourne | 5 miles | F 2606.0 | F 3035.6 | Violent: 790.8% higher Property: 1103.6% higher |
| Cocoa Beach | 9 miles | F 1938.3 | F 2244.3 | Violent: 562.5% higher Property: 789.9% higher |
| Titusville | 13 miles | F 831.0 | F 849.2 | Violent: 184.1% higher Property: 236.7% higher |
| Satellite Beach | 15 miles | A 8.8 | A 17.7 | Violent: 97.0% lower Property: 93.0% lower |