Cocoa Beach, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cocoa Beach Police Department serves the city of Cocoa Beach, FL in Brevard County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 521 violent crimes and 564 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 1938.3 per 100k residents, which is 1724.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 2244.3 per 100k, 1271.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate1938.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents521 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate357.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate2244.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents564 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate187.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate1887.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents488 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate170.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 1938.3 | F | 521 | 106.2 | +1724.9% |
| Property Crime | 2244.3 | F | 564 | 163.6 | +1271.8% |
| Homicide | 8.5 | F | 2 | 0.5 | +1495.2% |
| Rape | 25.5 | F | 9 | 3.5 | +621.1% |
| Robbery | 17.0 | F | 9 | 5.8 | +192.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 357.1 | F | 92 | 22.3 | +1504.2% |
| Burglary | 187.0 | F | 43 | 24.0 | +678.4% |
| Larceny | 1887.3 | F | 488 | 116.4 | +1521.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 170.0 | F | 33 | 22.2 | +666.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 6 miles | F 2606.0 | F 3035.6 | Violent: 34.5% higher Property: 35.3% higher |
| Rockledge | 7 miles | F 744.4 | F 1198.7 | Violent: 61.6% lower Property: 46.6% lower |
| Cocoa | 9 miles | F 292.6 | D 252.2 | Violent: 84.9% lower Property: 88.8% lower |
| Satellite Beach | 10 miles | A 8.8 | A 17.7 | Violent: 99.5% lower Property: 99.2% lower |
| Indian Harbour Beach | 12 miles | A 33.4 | A 89.0 | Violent: 98.3% lower Property: 96.0% lower |