Merritt Island, FL Crime


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Merritt Island, located in Florida, has a reported violent crime rate of 25.8, which is higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Merritt Island are more likely to experience violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder. The property crime rate in Merritt Island is also higher than the national average, with a reported rate of 47.2 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and vandalism. This information, provided by , shows that residents of Merritt Island face a higher risk of crime compared to the rest of the country. It is important for law enforcement and community members to work together to address and reduce these crime rates in order to create a safer environment for all.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Merritt Island violent crime is 25.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Merritt Island property crime is 47.2. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Merritt Island, Florida does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Cocoa Beach, Florida. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Cocoa Beach, Florida. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Cocoa Beach, FL Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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Satellite Beach, FL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock132019
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Over 11 years ago

It can get hot in the summer, but you get a breeze off the ocean most afternoons. If you live on the waterways, it seems to be a little cooler. Winters are  More

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Over 14 years ago

New to the area, but soon to know more. Florida is a sunshine state  More

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Over 17 years ago

Coming from Virginia, the Merritt Island architecture leaves a lot to be desired. Hurricane season (June - November) causes me a lot of  More

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