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Is Cocoa Beach, Florida Safe?

Population 11,314 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Cocoa Beach runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 80% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,682 per 100K.

Cocoa Beach Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCocoa BeachFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate241.7326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2322.32070.61,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate149.0--268.2
Theft Rate1682.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate388.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

242/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2322/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cocoa Beach

Violent crime in Cocoa Beach is below the national average. The rate of 241.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2322.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,682 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cocoa Beach Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault149
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary246
091% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,682
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft388
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cocoa Beach Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cocoa Beach
241.7
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cocoa Beach
2322.3
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cocoa Beach Safety

Is Cocoa Beach safe?
Not especially. Cocoa Beach earns a D with a crime rate of 256.4 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 Beach?
256.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 241.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2322.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cocoa Beach safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Cocoa Beach's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,682 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cocoa Beach?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cocoa Beach generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cocoa Beach police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cocoa Beach?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Cocoa Beach's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Cocoa Beach compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Cocoa Beach ranks behind about 75% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Cocoa Beach to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Cocoa Beach?
Bad. A D grade and 256.4 per-thousand rate put Cocoa Beach below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 242 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Cocoa Beach?
241.7 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (149), robbery (50), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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