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Vero Beach, FL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Vero Beach Police Department serves the city of Vero Beach, FL in Indian River County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 460 violent crimes and 688 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 40.1 per 100k residents, which is 62.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 63.1 per 100k, 61.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 A
Annual Rate40.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents460 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate11.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate63.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents688 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate63.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents547 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime40.1A460106.2-62.2%
Property Crime63.1A688163.6-61.4%
Aggravated Assault11.5A7822.3-48.5%
Larceny63.1A547116.4-45.8%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Indian River Shores 12 miles
B 90.5
F 384.5
Violent: 125.4% higher
Property: 509.6% higher
Sebastian 13 miles
F 748.0
F 1588.7
Violent: 1763.6% higher
Property: 2418.5% higher
Fellsmere 16 miles
F 637.8
F 558.1
Violent: 1489.0% higher
Property: 784.7% higher
Fort Pierce 18 miles
F 2017.2
F 1947.5
Violent: 4925.4% higher
Property: 2987.3% higher
Port St. Lucie 25 miles
F 632.0
F 749.8
Violent: 1474.6% higher
Property: 1088.7% higher