The crime rate in Indian River, FL County has been a topic of concern for many residents and officials. According to recent statistics, the county's violent crime rate stands at 17.7, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. However, this does not mean that the county is free from crime. Property crime, which includes offenses such as theft and burglary, is also prevalent in Indian River County with a rate of 34.5, just slightly lower than the national average of 35.4. This context highlights the ongoing issue of crime in the county and emphasizes the need for continued efforts to address and reduce criminal activity.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Indian River County violent crime is 17.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Indian River County property crime is 34.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Indian River, Florida does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Melbourne, Florida. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Melbourne, Florida. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.