Indian River County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Indian River County in FL is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,220 violent crimes and 2,029 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 379.1 per 100k residents, which is +257.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 648.6 per 100k, +296.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate379.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,220 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate79.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents178 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate648.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,029 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate96.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents211 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate532.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,712 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents103 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 379.1 | F | 1220 | 106.2 | +257.0% |
| Property Crime | 648.6 | F | 2029 | 163.6 | +296.4% |
| Homicide | 0.9 | F | 2 | 0.5 | +73.6% |
| Rape | 13.7 | F | 26 | 3.5 | +286.5% |
| Robbery | 4.6 | B | 33 | 5.8 | -20.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 79.9 | F | 178 | 22.3 | +258.8% |
| Burglary | 96.1 | F | 211 | 24.0 | +300.0% |
| Larceny | 532.0 | F | 1712 | 116.4 | +357.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.6 | B | 103 | 22.2 | -16.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Fellsmere Police Department
Fellsmere, FL
Sebastian Police Department
Sebastian, FL
Vero Beach Police Department
Vero Beach, FL
Indian River Shores Police Department
Indian River Shores, FL