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Is Satellite Beach, Florida Safe?

Population 11,365 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,365, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Satellite Beach earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,514 per 100K.

Satellite Beach Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSatellite BeachFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate233.3326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1868.62070.61,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate191.0--268.2
Theft Rate1514.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate416.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

210.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

233/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1869/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Satellite Beach

Violent crime in Satellite Beach is below the national average. The rate of 233.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1868.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,514 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Satellite Beach Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault191
071% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary231
086% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,514
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft416
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Satellite Beach Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Satellite Beach
233.3
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Satellite Beach
1868.6
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Satellite Beach Safety

Is Satellite Beach safe?
Not especially. Satellite Beach earns a C with a crime rate of 210.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Satellite Beach?
210.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 233.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1868.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Satellite Beach safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Satellite Beach has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Satellite Beach?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Satellite Beach generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Satellite Beach police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Satellite Beach?
Crime rates have held steady in Satellite Beach, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Satellite Beach compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Satellite Beach ranks behind about 63% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Satellite Beach 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 Satellite Beach?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Satellite Beach?
233.3 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (191), robbery (33), 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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