Brevard County, FL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Brevard County in FL is served by 18 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 31,268 violent crimes and 33,130 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 623.1 per 100k residents, which is 486.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 908.4 per 100k, 455.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 F
Annual Rate623.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents31,268 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F
Annual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate14.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents831 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate16.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents905 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate133.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents5,238 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate908.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents33,130 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate102.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,988 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate725.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents25,723 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate78.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,302 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime623.1F31268106.2+486.7%
Property Crime908.4F33130163.6+455.2%
Homicide2.8F950.5+428.4%
Rape14.1F8313.5+298.9%
Robbery16.8F9055.8+189.3%
Aggravated Assault133.0F523822.3+497.6%
Burglary102.7F498824.0+327.3%
Larceny725.1F25723116.4+523.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft78.6F230222.2+254.3%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Brevard County Sheriff's Office

Cocoa Police Department

Cocoa, FL

Cocoa Beach Police Department

Cocoa Beach, FL

Indialantic Police Department

Indialantic, FL

Indian Harbour Beach Police Department

Indian Harbour Beach, FL

Melbourne Police Department

Melbourne, FL

Melbourne Beach Police Department

Melbourne Beach, FL

Rockledge Police Department

Rockledge, FL

Satellite Beach Police Department

Satellite Beach, FL

Titusville Police Department

Titusville, FL

Palm Bay Police Department

Palm Bay, FL

Melbourne Village Police Department

Melbourne Village, FL

West Melbourne Police Department

West Melbourne, FL

Melbourne International Airport

Department of Corrections, Office of the Inspector General: Brevard County

Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco: Brevard County

Florida Game Commission: Brevard County

Highway Patrol: Brevard County