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Is Melbourne, Florida Safe?

Population 87,097 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for Melbourne means there's room for concern. The 242.5 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,511 per 100K.

Melbourne Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMelbourneFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate247.9326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2177.62070.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate182.0--268.2
Theft Rate1511.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate267.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

242.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

248/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2178/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Melbourne

Violent crime in Melbourne is below the national average. The rate of 247.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2177.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,511 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Melbourne Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault182
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary399
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,511
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft267
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Melbourne Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Melbourne
247.9
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Melbourne
2177.6
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Melbourne Safety

Is Melbourne safe?
Not especially. Melbourne earns a D+ with a crime rate of 242.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Melbourne?
242.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 247.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2177.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Melbourne safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Melbourne's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,511 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Melbourne?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Melbourne generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Melbourne police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Melbourne?
No. Crime in Melbourne has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Melbourne compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Melbourne ranks behind about 71% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Melbourne to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Melbourne?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242.5 per-thousand rate put Melbourne below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 248 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Melbourne?
247.9 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (182), robbery (61), and murder (4.0) 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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