Melbourne, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Melbourne Police Department serves the city of Melbourne, FL in Brevard County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,161 violent crimes and 5,361 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 2606.0 per 100k residents, which is 2353.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 3035.6 per 100k, 1755.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 2606.0 | F | 4161 | 106.2 | +2353.6% |
| Property Crime | 3035.6 | F | 5361 | 163.6 | +1755.4% |
| Homicide | 9.6 | F | 9 | 0.5 | +1692.3% |
| Rape | 88.3 | F | 154 | 3.5 | +2396.8% |
| Robbery | 102.6 | F | 173 | 5.8 | +1663.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 702.8 | F | 1000 | 22.3 | +3057.7% |
| Burglary | 468.9 | F | 832 | 24.0 | +1851.6% |
| Larceny | 2370.9 | F | 4206 | 116.4 | +1937.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 180.2 | F | 295 | 22.2 | +712.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockledge | 3 miles | F 744.4 | F 1198.7 | Violent: 71.4% lower Property: 60.5% lower |
| Cocoa | 5 miles | F 292.6 | D 252.2 | Violent: 88.8% lower Property: 91.7% lower |
| Cocoa Beach | 6 miles | F 1938.3 | F 2244.3 | Violent: 25.6% lower Property: 26.1% lower |
| Satellite Beach | 11 miles | A 8.8 | A 17.7 | Violent: 99.7% lower Property: 99.4% lower |
| Indian Harbour Beach | 12 miles | A 33.4 | A 89.0 | Violent: 98.7% lower Property: 97.1% lower |