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Is Vero Beach, Florida Safe?

Population 17,603 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 17,603, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Vero Beach earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,183 per 100K.

Vero Beach Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricVero BeachFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate356.2326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1687.72070.61,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate286.0--268.2
Theft Rate1183.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate409.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

204.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

356/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1688/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Vero Beach

Violent crime in Vero Beach is close to the national average. The rate of 356.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1687.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,183 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Vero Beach Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault286
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary323
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,183
084% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft409
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Vero Beach Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vero Beach
356.2
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vero Beach
1687.7
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Vero Beach Safety

Is Vero Beach safe?
Not especially. Vero Beach earns a C with a crime rate of 204.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Vero Beach?
204.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 356.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1687.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Vero Beach safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Vero 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 Vero Beach?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Vero Beach generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Vero Beach police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Vero Beach?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Vero Beach's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Vero Beach compare to other cities in Florida?
Middle of the pack for Florida. Vero Beach isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 49th percentile among Florida cities.
How safe is Vero Beach to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Vero Beach?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Vero Beach?
356.2 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (286), robbery (72), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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