The city of Melbourne, FL, located in the zip code 32940, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to background information, the violent crime rate in Melbourne is 19.6, while the US average is 22.7. This means that residents of Melbourne are less likely to experience violent crimes such as assault and robbery. Additionally, the property crime rate in Melbourne is 26.9, lower than the national average of 35.4. This indicates that residents are at a lower risk of experiencing property crimes like theft and burglary. Overall, while crime does exist in Melbourne, the city has a lower crime rate compared to the rest of the country, making it a relatively safe place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Melbourne (zip 32940) violent crime is 19.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Melbourne (zip 32940) property crime is 26.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Melbourne, Florida does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Rockledge, Florida. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Rockledge, Florida. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.