Palm Bay, Florida2 Crime Rate

1 years of data (2023–2023) · Population: 134,040

Key Insights

  • →Palm Bay has a safety grade of C with a violent crime rate of 317.1 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 379.5).
  • →6 murders recorded in 2023 — a rate of 4.5 per 100K.
  • →Safer than 24% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.31 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
317.1
Murder Rate
4.5
6 murders
Property Crime Rate
1024.3
1,373 total
vs National Avg
↓ -16%
National: 379.5

2023 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 425

Murder6
Rape63
Robbery56
Aggravated Assault300

Property Crime: 1,373

Burglary167
Larceny-Theft1,201
Motor Vehicle Theft5
Arson5
C
Safety Grade for Palm Bay

Based on violent crime rate of 317.1 per 100K (national avg: 379.5)

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Similar Cities

Cities with similar population and crime profile (in different states):

Sterling Heights, Michigan →Round Rock, Texas →Cedar Rapids, Iowa →Carrollton, Texas →Coral Springs, Florida3 →

National Arrest Demographics

The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.

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Related Analysis

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Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.