Indian River County, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Indian River County in FL is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,563 violent crimes and 6,524 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 311.7 per 100k residents, which is 193.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 539.7 per 100k, 229.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate311.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,563 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents62 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate65.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents727 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate539.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,524 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate78.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents704 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate444.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,360 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate14.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents449 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 311.7 | F | 3563 | 106.2 | +193.4% |
| Property Crime | 539.7 | F | 6524 | 163.6 | +229.9% |
| Homicide | 0.7 | D | 12 | 0.5 | +38.9% |
| Rape | 11.1 | F | 62 | 3.5 | +214.0% |
| Robbery | 3.9 | B | 91 | 5.8 | -33.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 65.1 | F | 727 | 22.3 | +192.4% |
| Burglary | 78.8 | F | 704 | 24.0 | +227.8% |
| Larceny | 444.6 | F | 5360 | 116.4 | +282.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.9 | B | 449 | 22.2 | -32.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Indian River County Sheriff's Office
Fellsmere Police Department
Fellsmere, FL
Sebastian Police Department
Sebastian, FL
Vero Beach Police Department
Vero Beach, FL
Indian River Shores Police Department
Indian River Shores, FL