Palm Bay, Florida3 Crime Rate

1 years of data (2024–2024) · Population: 141,137

Key Insights

  • →Palm Bay has a safety grade of C with a violent crime rate of 347.2 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • →11 murders recorded in 2024 — a rate of 7.8 per 100K.
  • →Safer than 22% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.34 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
347.2
Murder Rate
7.8
11 murders
Property Crime Rate
1017.5
1,436 total
vs National Avg
↓ -3%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 490

Murder11
Rape67
Robbery73
Aggravated Assault339

Property Crime: 1,436

Burglary324
Larceny-Theft1,023
Motor Vehicle Theft89
Arson3
C
Safety Grade for Palm Bay

Based on violent crime rate of 347.2 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

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Similar Cities

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

Midland, Texas →Meridian, Idaho →Elizabeth, New Jersey →Hampton, Virginia →Miramar, Florida2 →

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.

Full Arrest Demographics by Race →Racial Disparities Analysis →Crime Statistics by Race →Who Commits Crime? →

Related Analysis

The Great Crime Decline →Gun Violence Data →Violent Crime Overview →Property Crime →
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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.