Property Crime per Capita in West Melbourne
The property crime map below shows crimes per 1,000 West Melbourne residents.
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Property Crime Grade |
B+ |
Other Crime Grade |
A+ |
$1.65 million
Cost of Crime™ for West Melbourne, FL
In 2025, property crime will cost $146 per household.
Crime Grade's property crime map highlights the safest areas in West Melbourne in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.
The B+ grade indicates that the rate of property crime is lower than that of the average US city. West Melbourne ranks in the 72nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 72% of cities but less safe than 28%. This analysis applies only to West Melbourne's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The property crime rate in West Melbourne is 8.766 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West Melbourne residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of property crime in West Melbourne varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 12 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 261 in the southwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of West Melbourne, FL see the most incidents - about 73 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in West Melbourne, FL
The total projected cost of crime in West Melbourne for 2025 is $1,649,604. This translates to approximately $54 per resident and $146 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.1% of the median household income in West Melbourne. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 72.8%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 21.5%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 5.7%
How Much Does Property Crime Cost in West Melbourne Compared to Other Cities?
| West Melbourne, FL: | $54 |
|---|---|
| Cross City, FL: | $245 |
| Asbury Lake, FL: | $12 |
| Florida: | $70 |
| USA: | $136 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in West Melbourne is $54 per year, which is $82 less than the national average and $16 less than Florida's state average. Below we compare cities similar to West Melbourne:
- In Cross City, FL, crime costs $245 per person, which is $191 more than in West Melbourne.
- In Asbury Lake, FL, crime costs $12 per person, which is $42 less than in West Melbourne
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of West Melbourne for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to West Melbourne |
Cost per West Melbourne Resident |
|---|---|---|
Vehicle Theft |
$217,079 |
$7 |
Burglary |
$262,637 |
$9 |
Theft |
$1.15 million |
$38 |
Arson |
$19,828 |
$1 |
Total Cost of Property Crime |
$1,649,604 |
$54 |
The Intangible Cost of Property Crime in West Melbourne, FL
CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in West Melbourne totals $0 ($0 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,649,604 ($54 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.Interpreting the Property Crime Maps
When interpreting the West Melbourne property crime map, keep in mind that property crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the north part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate property crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which West Melbourne has 2, have the same problem. Of West Melbourne’s 30,328 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.
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The table below shows which non-violent crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grade above. All property crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 West Melbourne residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
7.322 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.4622 |
Burglary |
0.9548 |
Arson |
0.0271 |
Total Property Crime |
8.766 (B+) |
Individual West Melbourne Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of property crime in West Melbourne is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to West Melbourne.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C+ | C | D+ | |
A | A- | B+ | |
A | A- | B+ | |
A- | A- | B | |
A+ | A- | A- | |
A+ | A+ | A- | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A+ | A+ | A | |
A | A+ | B | |
A+ | A+ | A+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
West Melbourne is lower versus other cities of the same size for property crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.
Similar City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C- | C- | C- | |
C | C- | C- | |
C+ | C+ | C+ | |
D+ | D+ | D+ | |
B- | C- | C- | |
D- | D- | D- | |
B- | C+ | C+ | |
A | A- | A- | |
D- | F | F | |
B+ | B+ | B+ |
Considering only the property crime rate, West Melbourne is safer than the Florida state average and safer than the national average.
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