Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Merritt Island has a violent crime rate of 846 per 100,000 residents, 123% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 5,543 per 100,000, 183% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 96 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Merritt Island receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Merritt Island vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)