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Is Cocoa, Florida Safe?

Population 19,777 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 19,777, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Cocoa earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,560 per 100K.

Cocoa Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCocoaFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate244.5326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2041.22070.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate139.0--268.2
Theft Rate1560.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate216.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

228.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

245/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2041/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cocoa

Violent crime in Cocoa is below the national average. The rate of 244.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2041.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,560 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cocoa Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault139
052% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary306
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,560
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft216
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Cocoa Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cocoa
244.5
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cocoa
2041.2
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cocoa Safety

Is Cocoa safe?
Not especially. Cocoa earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Cocoa?
228.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 244.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2041.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cocoa safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Cocoa's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,560 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cocoa?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cocoa generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cocoa police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cocoa?
Crime rates have held steady in Cocoa, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Cocoa compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Cocoa ranks behind about 64% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Cocoa to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Cocoa?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.6 per-thousand rate put Cocoa below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 245 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Cocoa?
244.5 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (139), robbery (48), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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