Crime & Safety in Palm Bay, FL

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Palm Bay has a violent crime rate of 354 per 100,000 residents, 7% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 241.6 per 100,000, robbery at 51.0, rape at 52.4. The murder rate is 9.2 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,031 per 100,000, 47% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 735, burglary at 230, vehicle theft at 63 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 23 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Palm Bay receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Palm Bay vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent354.3/100K
7% below US avg
Murder9.2/100K
46% above US avg
Rape52.4/100K
Robbery51.0/100K
Assault241.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,030.9/100K
47% below US avg
Burglary230.3/100K
Theft734.8/100K
Vehicle Theft63.1/100K
Arson2.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)23

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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