West Melbourne, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West Melbourne Police Department serves the city of West Melbourne, FL in Brevard County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 766 violent crimes and 1,682 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 13.3 per 100k residents, which is 87.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 39.9 per 100k, 75.6% below 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 AAnnual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents766 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate39.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,682 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate36.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,403 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 13.3 | A | 766 | 106.2 | -87.5% |
| Property Crime | 39.9 | A | 1682 | 163.6 | -75.6% |
| Rape | 3.3 | C | 26 | 3.5 | -5.8% |
| Larceny | 36.6 | A | 1403 | 116.4 | -68.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.3 | A | 95 | 22.2 | -85.0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Village | 1 miles | F 286.5 | F 1719.2 | Violent: 2052.7% higher Property: 4204.5% higher |
| Palm Bay | 5 miles | D 163.4 | A 82.1 | Violent: 1127.5% higher Property: 105.5% higher |
| Indialantic | 6 miles | F 717.0 | F 1502.2 | Violent: 5286.7% higher Property: 3661.2% higher |
| Melbourne Beach | 7 miles | F 464.3 | F 773.8 | Violent: 3388.0% higher Property: 1837.3% higher |
| Indian Harbour Beach | 7 miles | A 33.4 | A 89.0 | Violent: 150.6% higher Property: 122.8% higher |