With a crime rate of 41 per one thousand residents, Melbourne has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 24.

Is Melbourne Florida a nice place to live?

Melbourne is in Brevard County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Melbourne offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Melbourne there are a lot of restaurants and parks. ... The public schools in Melbourne are highly rated.

Is Melbourne Beach Florida a safe place to live?

Melbourne Beach, FL crime analytics

Melbourne Beach is safer than the majority of cities, towns, and villages in America (61%) and also has a lower crime rate than 84% of the communities in Florida, according to NeighborhoodScout's analysis of FBI crime data.