Violent Crime per Capita in Melbourne Village
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Melbourne Village residents.
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C+
Violent Crime Grade |
C |
D+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
A |
$91,416
Cost of Crime™ for Melbourne Village, FL
In 2025, violent crime will cost $332 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Melbourne Village 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 C grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Melbourne Village ranks in the 40th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 40% of cities but less safe than 60%. This analysis applies only to Melbourne Village's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The violent crime rate in Melbourne Village is 3.370 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Melbourne Village residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Melbourne Village varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 292 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 301 in the west.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Melbourne Village, FL see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Melbourne Village, FL
The total projected cost of crime in Melbourne Village for 2025 is $91,416. This translates to approximately $136 per resident and $332 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Melbourne Village. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 45.9%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.4%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Melbourne Village Compared to Other Cities?
| Melbourne Village, FL: | $136 |
|---|---|
| Gladeview, FL: | $618 |
| St. Leo, FL: | $48 |
| Florida: | $156 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Melbourne Village is $136 per year, which is $122 less than the national average and $19 less than Florida's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Melbourne Village:
- In Gladeview, FL, crime costs $618 per person, which is $482 more than in Melbourne Village.
- In St. Leo, FL, crime costs $48 per person, which is $88 less than in Melbourne Village
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Melbourne Village for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Melbourne Village |
Cost per Melbourne Village Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$19,093 |
$28 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$13,385 |
$20 |
Robbery |
$7,256 |
$11 |
Assault |
$51,682 |
$77 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$91,416 |
$136 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Melbourne Village, 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 Melbourne Village totals $208,121 ($310 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $299,536 ($446 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 Violent Crime Maps
When interpreting the Melbourne Village violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent 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 have the same problem. Of Melbourne Village’s 671 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 tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Melbourne Village residents in a standard year.
Melbourne Village Violent Crime Breakdown
The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Melbourne Village residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
2.682 |
Robbery |
0.3438 |
Rape |
0.3290 |
Murder |
0.0151 |
Total Violent Crime |
3.370 (C) |
Individual Melbourne Village Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of violent crime in Melbourne Village is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Melbourne Village.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A | A | B+ | |
A | A- | B+ | |
A- | A- | B | |
A+ | A+ | A- | |
A | A- | B+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A+ | A+ | A | |
A+ | A- | A- | |
A | A+ | B | |
A+ | A+ | A+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Melbourne Village is similar versus other cities of the same size for violent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
B | A | A | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
B | A- | A- | |
D+ | D+ | D+ | |
D- | D+ | D+ | |
B | C- | C- | |
D- | D- | D- | |
B | A- | A- | |
C | A- | A- | |
B+ | D- | D- |
Considering only the violent crime rate, Melbourne Village is less safe than the Florida state average and safer than the national average.
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