Zip 32952 (Merritt Island, FL) Crime

Merritt Island, FL has a lower rate of violent crime than the US average with 24.1 reported incidents per 1,000 people compared to 22.7 across the country. Property crime in Merritt Island is also lower than the national average at 31.5 incidents per 1,000 people, where the US average is 35.4. This indicates that residents of Merritt Island can generally feel safe and secure when it comes to personal safety and protection from criminal activity.

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

Merritt Island (zip 32952) violent crime is 24.1. (The US average is 22.7)

Merritt Island (zip 32952) property crime is 31.5. (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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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2000	956.6	14.6	51.1	211.8	679.1	6849.7	978.5	5601	270.2
2001	1069.9	0	70.3	171.8	827.8	7481.5	999.6	6192.9	288.9
2002	858.1	7.7	61.3	122.6	666.6	7723	980.7	6374.5	367.8
2003	957.8	0	125.6	188.4	643.7	7136.1	1052	5770.1	314
2004	991.5	0	94.4	173.1	724	6421.2	1023	5177.8	220.3
2005	1017.7	0	116.5	225.3	675.9	6432.6	761.3	5399.3	271.9
2006	980.6	0	71.2	150.3	759.2	8351.1	909.5	6888.1	553.6
2007	1203.8	0	49.5	214.4	940	7989.8	775.1	6835.4	379.3
2008	888.6	8.5	33.8	169.2	677	7345.3	1083.2	5966	296.2
2009	674.5	0	59	134.9	480.6	7209.1	742	6231	236.1
2010	805.8	0	67.9	118.7	619.2	7548.8	687	6666.7	195.1
2011	887.2	0	35.1	184.5	667.6	7826.8	966.3	6605.8	254.7
2012	790.3	0	43.9	184.4	562	7270.8	957.1	6094.1	219.5
2013	736.6	8.9	44.4	115.4	568	6265.5	701.1	5440.2	124.2
2014	846	8.8	61.7	96.9	678.6	5543.3	661	4750.2	132.2
2015	585.6	0	26.2	87.4	472	6039.7	576.9	5174.4	288.4
2016	531.3	8.6	51.4	94.3	377.1	6144.5	737	5116.1	291.4
2017	675	0	50.6	25.3	599.1	4354.1	514.7	3586.2	253.1
2018	347.3	0	33.9	67.8	245.6	3447.1	211.7	2998.2	237.1
2019	542.1	8.5	50.8	59.3	423.5	2541.1	177.9	2253.1	110.1

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Cocoa Beach, FL	542.1	2,541.1	12,712	3	2019
Rockledge, FL	220.8	1,385.4	21,237	4	2019
Cocoa, FL	802.9	5,131.1	17,289	6	2019
Satellite Beach, FL	98.0	615.0	10,818	12	2019
Indian Harbour Beach, FL	46.4	986.5	8,649	14	2019
Melbourne, FL	692.0	3,349.0	82,013	16	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Cocoa Beach, FL	542.1	2,541.1	12,712	3	2019
Rockledge, FL	220.8	1,385.4	21,237	4	2019
Cocoa, FL	802.9	5,131.1	17,289	6	2019
Satellite Beach, FL	98.0	615.0	10,818	12	2019
Titusville, FL	804.4	3,183.5	46,425	18	2019
West Melbourne, FL	132.9	2,163.9	12,608	20	2019

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Victoria · Merritt Island, FL

Merritt Island

Over 9 years ago

Love my Island. I found a place I feel at home in. On the the waterways near the Atlantic Ocean. Its teaming with life. Sunny days are long. beaches are fabulous. More

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Ann · Sarasota, FL

Merritt Island living

Over 18 years ago

This area is getting more and more congested but is still a true Florida experience with the ocean just a bridge island hop away. I would advise caution walking alone More

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