Rockledge, FL Crime Rates & Map

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Total crime 40%

Violent crime 46%

Property crime 39%

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2020 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2021; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Rockledge_{/100k people}	Florida_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	403	n/a (estimate)	1,408	2,153	2,346
Murder	3	n/a	10.5	5.9	6.5
Rape	7	n/a	24.5	35.4	38.4
Robbery	4	n/a	14.0	62.2	73.9
Assault	46	n/a	160.8	280.1	279.7
Violent crime	60	n/a (estimate)	210	384	388
Burglary	50	n/a	174.7	240.6	314.2
Theft	255	n/a	891.2	1,352.7	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	38	n/a	132.8	176.1	246.0
Property crime	343	n/a (estimate)	1,199	1,769	1,958

Key findings

Rockledge crime rates are 40% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Rockledge are 46% lower than the national average
In Rockledge you have a 1 in 72 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Rockledge is safer than 55% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Rockledge has decreased by 12%

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Daily Crime In Rockledge (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Rockledge on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Florida and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Rockledge (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Florida, are 1.53 times less than the state average and 1.67 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Rockledge on a daily basis are 1.83 times less than than Florida average and 1.85 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Rockledge are 1.48 times less than the daily state average and 1.63 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Rockledge (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Rockledge in comparison to other Florida communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Rockledge safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Rockledge being safer than 66% of cities in Florida and 55% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Florida cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Rockledge. In conclusion, Rockledge ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Rockledge

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Rockledge is 1 in 477

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Rockledge is 1 in 84

The chance of being a victim of crime in Rockledge is 1 in 72

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Rockledge? In Rockledge, FL you have a 1 in 477 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 84 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 72 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Rockledge.

Year Over Year Crime In Rockledge (per 100,000 people)

Determining whether Rockledge is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Rockledge violent crime rates have decreased by 5%. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 13% year over year. Total crimes for Rockledge has decreased by 12% in the same time frame.

Rockledge police department

Item	Rockledge	Florida	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	67	31,023	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.7	4.2	3.3

There are a total of 67 Rockledge police officers. This results in 2.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 37.4% less than the Florida average and 18.5% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Florida

State	Total offenders	Florida_/100K	National_/100K
Florida	53,771	330	266

There are a total of 53,771 sex offenders in Florida. This yields a total of 330 sex offenders in Florida per 100,000 residents which is 24% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Satellite Beach, FL	10,495	53	480	533
Palm Shores, FL	1,242	135	624	759
South Patrick Shores, FL	6,398	170	784	954
Viera West, FL	8,680	179	826	1,006
Sharpes, FL	2,928	214	984	1,198
Indian Harbour Beach, FL	8,381	81	1,256	1,337
Viera East, FL	11,090	269	1,237	1,506
Rockledge, FL	26,144	210	1,199	1,408

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Clinton, IA	26,148	575	3,229	3,805
University Park, FL	26,150	370	1,704	2,074
East Lake-Orient Park, FL	26,160	586	2,698	3,284
Shoreview, MN	26,161	210	1,602	1,811
Smithtown, NY	26,162	194	750	944
Rockledge, FL	26,144	210	1,199	1,408

Source: The Rockledge, FL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2020. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.