Cities / Melbourne
Is Melbourne, FL safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 148 Melbourne neighborhoods we score (average 80/100), 135 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 13 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
Safest neighborhoods in Melbourne
- 1Central Patrick AFB· MelbourneSituated on the barrier island between Cocoa Beach and Satellite Beach, this area encompasses Patrick Space Force Base, military housing, and scenic…96Go
- 2Viera· MelbourneViera is a sprawling, master-planned community in central Brevard County known for its modern subdivisions, golf cart trail systems, and nature…95Go
- 3North Satellite Beach· MelbourneNorth Satellite Beach is a tranquil, affluent barrier island community nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon just south of…95Go
- 4Trasona Cove West· MelbourneTrasona Cove West is a manicured suburban development situated in the Viera master-planned area of Melbourne, characterized by newer single-family…95Go
- 5Southeast Viera West· MelbourneSoutheast Viera West is a pristine, master-planned district characterized by modern single-family subdivisions, scenic retention lakes, and…95Go
All Melbourne neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 96 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Central Patrick AFB· MelbourneSituated on the barrier island between Cocoa Beach and Satellite Beach, this area encompasses Patrick Space Force Base, military housing, and scenic…96Go
- Viera· MelbourneViera is a sprawling, master-planned community in central Brevard County known for its modern subdivisions, golf cart trail systems, and nature…95Go
- North Satellite Beach· MelbourneNorth Satellite Beach is a tranquil, affluent barrier island community nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon just south of…95Go
- Trasona Cove West· MelbourneTrasona Cove West is a manicured suburban development situated in the Viera master-planned area of Melbourne, characterized by newer single-family…95Go
- Southeast Viera West· MelbourneSoutheast Viera West is a pristine, master-planned district characterized by modern single-family subdivisions, scenic retention lakes, and…95Go
- South Satellite Beach· MelbourneSouth Satellite Beach is an upscale, residential coastal enclave situated on Brevard County's barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the…94Go
- Indian Harbour Beach· MelbourneIndian Harbour Beach is an affluent residential coastal enclave located on Florida's Space Coast between Satellite Beach and Indialantic. It offers…94Go
- Central Indian Harbour Beach· MelbourneCentral Indian Harbour Beach is a tranquil residential and coastal community nestled on the barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian…94Go
- Melbourne Beach· MelbourneSituated on a narrow barrier island between the Indian River Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean, Melbourne Beach is an affluent, laid-back coastal town…94Go
- Arrivas Village· MelbourneArrivas Village is a Spanish-colonial-inspired enclave set within the master-planned community of Viera in northern Melbourne. It features…94Go
- Satellite Beach· MelbourneSatellite Beach is an affluent, laid-back barrier island community nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon just south of…93Go
- South Patrick Shores· MelbourneSituated between Satellite Beach and Patrick Space Force Base, South Patrick Shores is a relaxed coastal enclave characterized by single-family…93Go
- Suntree· MelbourneSuntree is an affluent, manicured suburban community in northern Melbourne known for its golf courses, quiet subdivisions, and proximity to aerospace…93Go
- Viera East· MelbourneViera East is a tranquil, master-planned residential community centered around golf courses, scenic retention lakes, and quiet cul-de-sacs. Located…93Go
- Indialantic· MelbourneSituated between the Indian River Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean, Indialantic is a quiet coastal enclave known for surfing, sea turtle nesting, and…92Go
- Palm Shores· MelbournePalm Shores is a small, scenic municipality positioned between Melbourne and Suntree along the US-1 corridor. It features quiet residential enclaves…91Go
- Stratford Pointe· MelbourneStratford Pointe is a peaceful, upscale suburban subdivision in Melbourne characterized by well-kept modern single-family homes, manicured lawns, and…91Go
- Outer North Cocoa Beach· MelbourneOccupying the northern stretch of Cocoa Beach bordering Cape Canaveral, this area features quiet condominium complexes, single-family homes, and…90Go
- River Ridge· MelbourneRiver Ridge is a tranquil, established suburban neighborhood in Melbourne, Florida, featuring mature landscaping and well-maintained single-family…90Go
- Bayside Lakes· MelbourneBayside Lakes is an expansive planned residential community known for its tranquil subdivisions, manicured landscaping, and local golf facilities. It…90Go
- North Merritt Island South· MelbourneSituated between the SR 528 transit corridor and the rural northern stretches of Merritt Island, this area features waterfront canals, spacious…90Go
- The Falls· MelbourneThe Falls is an established residential neighborhood in northern Melbourne, Florida, known for its tranquil lakes, mature landscaping, and…90Go
- Outer North Merritt Island· MelbourneOuter North Merritt Island occupies the northernmost stretches of the barrier peninsula in Brevard County, surrounded by the Indian River, Banana…90Go
- Deer Run· MelbourneDeer Run is a spacious, equestrian-oriented community featuring large multi-acre residential parcels, unpaved equestrian trails, and drainage canals…90Go
- Lockmar Estates· MelbourneLockmar Estates is a quiet, leafy residential enclave located in West Melbourne and southern Melbourne characterized by single-family homes on…89Go
- West Rockledge· MelbourneWest Rockledge is an expansive residential enclave located along Florida's Space Coast, bordered by I-95 and Fiske Boulevard. It features leafy…89Go
- Cape Canaveral· MelbourneLocated on the barrier island north of Cocoa Beach along Florida's Space Coast, Cape Canaveral is a laid-back blend of residential condos, aerospace…89Go
- Barefoot Bay· MelbourneSituated in southern Brevard County near Micco and the Indian River Lagoon, Barefoot Bay is a sprawling planned retirement and residential enclave…89Go
- Indianola· MelbourneSituated along the scenic Indian River Lagoon on Merritt Island within the greater Melbourne-Titusville metro, Indianola is characterized by historic…89Go
- North Merritt Island West· MelbourneNorth Merritt Island West is a tranquil, spread-out coastal community in Brevard County defined by single-family homes, waterfront docks, and…89Go
- North Cocoa Beach South· MelbourneStretching along the Space Coast's barrier island, this area features quiet residential streets, oceanfront condominiums, and convenient beach…89Go
- North Merritt Island Southwest· MelbourneNorth Merritt Island Southwest is a spacious, low-density peninsula neighborhood characterized by canal-front properties, generous acreage, and…89Go
- Southwest Cocoa Beach· MelbourneSouthwest Cocoa Beach is a relaxed, largely residential coastal neighborhood characterized by waterfront canals, quiet condominiums, and uncrowded…89Go
- West Melbourne· MelbourneWest Melbourne is a family-oriented suburb located directly west of historic Melbourne on Florida's Space Coast. The municipality offers convenient…88Go
- Northwest Merritt Island· MelbourneOccupying the northern stretch of Merritt Island bounded by the Indian River Lagoon and conservation lands, Northwest Merritt Island offers a…88Go
- Northeast Merritt Island South· MelbourneNestled between the Indian and Banana River lagoons along Brevard County's Space Coast, this neighborhood offers a relaxed, semi-rural coastal…88Go
- Central Palm Shores· MelbourneCentral Palm Shores is a peaceful, waterfront-adjacent community nestled between Melbourne and Suntree in Brevard County. Characterized by…88Go
- West Brevard Wilderness· MelbourneWest Brevard Wilderness encompasses the rural conservation lands, marshlands, and agricultural acreage flanking the St. Johns River basin west of…88Go
- Fountainhead South· MelbourneFountainhead South is an established suburban neighborhood characterized by single-family homes, manicured lawns, and tree-lined residential streets…87Go
- Southeast Micco· MelbourneSoutheast Micco is a coastal, unincorporated community in southern Brevard County bordered by the Indian River Lagoon and close to Sebastian Inlet…87Go
- Central Cocoa Beach· MelbourneCentral Cocoa Beach forms the vibrant core of the barrier island community, centered around the iconic surf shops, oceanfront parks, and local…87Go
- Northeast Merritt Island North· MelbourneSituated between the Indian River and Banana River lagoons just south of the Kennedy Space Center, Northeast Merritt Island North offers quiet…87Go
- South Cape Canaveral Southwest· MelbourneSouth Cape Canaveral Southwest is a quiet, laid-back coastal neighborhood characterized by mid-century beach cottages, low-rise condominiums, and…87Go
- South Cape Canaveral Northeast· MelbourneSouth Cape Canaveral Northeast is a relaxed coastal community situated just south of Port Canaveral along the Atlantic Ocean. Characterized by…87Go
- Bonaventure· MelbourneBonaventure is a quiet residential community in Melbourne, Florida, characterized by manicured single-family subdivisions, mature trees, and a…87Go
- Grant· MelbourneGrant is a historic waterfront hamlet in southern Brevard County renowned for its maritime heritage, fishing culture, and scenic views of the Indian…87Go
- East Cocoa Beach· MelbourneEast Cocoa Beach spans the oceanfront side of Cocoa Beach along Highway A1A, celebrated for its wide Atlantic beaches, iconic surf culture, and…86Go
- Outer Northwest Melbourne· MelbourneOuter Northwest Melbourne is a quiet, sprawling suburban area stretching toward Lake Washington and northern Brevard County. It offers a mix of…86Go
- Aurantia· MelbourneAurantia is an unincorporated residential and agricultural community situated in northern Brevard County along Florida's Space Coast. The area is…86Go
- West Merritt Island· MelbourneWest Merritt Island offers a laid-back, waterfront residential atmosphere bordered by the Indian River Lagoon and central Space Coast attractions. It…86Go
- Woodlake Village· MelbourneWoodlake Village is a scenic, established residential community in Melbourne, Florida, known for its mature tree cover, manicured lawns, and quiet…86Go
- Holiday Park· MelbourneHoliday Park is an established, active residential enclave located in southern Brevard County near Melbourne and Palm Bay. The neighborhood is…86Go
- Southeast West Melbourne· MelbourneLocated just west of central Melbourne and north of Palm Bay, Southeast West Melbourne is a quintessential Space Coast suburb featuring single-family…86Go
- Northeast Cape Canaveral· MelbourneNortheast Cape Canaveral is defined by quiet residential streets, low-rise beachside condominiums, and easy access to oceanfront parks like Cherie…86Go
- Country Club Vista· MelbourneCountry Club Vista is a mature, tree-lined residential neighborhood situated near Crane Creek and historic golf links in Melbourne. Characterized by…85Go
- Cocoa Beach· MelbourneStretching along a narrow barrier island, Cocoa Beach is renowned for its surf culture, wide sandy beaches, and prime rocket-launch vantage points…85Go
- Merritt Island· MelbourneMerritt Island is a sprawling, scenic peninsula community nestled between the Indian River and Banana River, best known for its proximity to Kennedy…85Go
- Southwest Cape Canaveral· MelbourneSouthwest Cape Canaveral is situated along the Banana River just west of Florida State Road A1A, characterized by quiet residential side streets…85Go
- Central Micco· MelbourneCentral Micco is a tranquil coastal enclave situated along the Indian River Lagoon and Sebastian River corridor. The community consists largely of…85Go
- North Melbourne· MelbourneNorth Melbourne is a sprawling, car-centric area centered along Wickham Road and Post Road, encompassing quiet residential subdivisions, Eastern…84Go
- Port St. John· MelbournePort St. John is an unincorporated residential census-designated place in Brevard County situated between Cocoa and Titusville. Dominated by…84Go
- Northwest Melbourne North· MelbourneNorthwest Melbourne North is a classic Space Coast suburban zone characterized by single-family subdivisions, quiet residential tracts, and busy…84Go
- Central West Melbourne· MelbourneCentral West Melbourne is an established suburban community situated just west of downtown Melbourne on Florida's Space Coast. It is defined by quiet…84Go
- Canaveral Groves North· MelbourneCanaveral Groves North is an unincorporated, wooded exurban neighborhood located in central Brevard County just northwest of Cocoa. It consists…84Go
- Greenwood Village· MelbourneGreenwood Village is an established suburban community in Melbourne, Florida, composed primarily of single-family residences with mature trees and…84Go
- Rockledge· MelbourneFounded in 1887 as Brevard County's oldest incorporated municipality, Rockledge offers a laid-back suburban atmosphere with historic charm along…83Go
- Northwest Melbourne West· MelbourneNorthwest Melbourne West comprises quiet residential neighborhoods, family-friendly subdivisions, and small commercial corridors located between Eau…83Go
- North Port St. John· MelbourneLocated between Cocoa and Titusville along the Indian River corridor, North Port St. John is an unincorporated suburban community characterized by…83Go
- Angel City· MelbourneAngel City is an older, laid-back neighborhood nestled in the Eau Gallie area of Melbourne, characterized by mature oak trees and modest…83Go
- Whispering Hills Golf Estates· MelbourneWhispering Hills Golf Estates is a mature, deeded residential enclave characterized by mid-century and ranch-style single-family homes surrounding…83Go
- West Port St. John· MelbourneWest Port St. John is an unincorporated suburban and semi-rural residential community situated just west of the Indian River corridor in Brevard…83Go
- Port Malabar· MelbournePort Malabar encompasses established residential subdivisions, canals, and pockets of commercial corridors near the Palm Bay and south Melbourne…83Go
- Outer Northwest Palm Bay· MelbourneOuter Northwest Palm Bay consists of sprawling residential developments, canals, and nature parks situated west of I-95 in southern Brevard County…83Go
- Northwest Rockledge· MelbourneNorthwest Rockledge is a relaxed, largely residential community characterized by single-family subdivisions, neighborhood parks, and small strip…83Go
- East Rockledge· MelbourneEast Rockledge is characterized by the picturesque, oak-canopied Rockledge Drive winding alongside the Indian River, featuring historic homes and…83Go
- Country Club Estates· MelbourneCountry Club Estates is a peaceful, mature residential neighborhood in central Melbourne, Florida, characterized by mid-century single-family homes…82Go
- West Micco· MelbourneWest Micco is an unincorporated community situated west of the Indian River Lagoon near Barefoot Bay and Grant-Valkaria. Characterized by…82Go
- Florida Tech· MelbourneThe Florida Tech neighborhood encompasses the Florida Institute of Technology campus and adjacent student residential corridors in southern…82Go
- Tamarind Estates· MelbourneTamarind Estates is an established residential neighborhood in Melbourne, Florida, featuring single-family homes, mature greenery, and quiet interior…82Go
- Evans Pines· MelbourneEvans Pines is an established single-family residential neighborhood characterized by mid-century to late-20th-century ranch homes, mature pine and…82Go
- East Port St. John· MelbourneEast Port St. John is an unincorporated coastal community in Brevard County situated between Cocoa and Titusville along the Indian River. The area is…81Go
- Northwest Palm Bay Southeast· MelbourneThis suburban neighborhood in the northern reach of Palm Bay near the Melbourne border features quiet subdivisions, drainage canals, and strip malls…81Go
- Indian River City· MelbourneIndian River City is a quiet, riverfront-adjacent suburban neighborhood along Florida's Space Coast known for its proximity to the Indian River…81Go
- North Palm Bay· MelbourneSituated along the boundary where Palm Bay meets southern Melbourne, North Palm Bay is a mature suburban area defined by winding residential streets…81Go
- South Port St. John· MelbourneSituated in northern Brevard County along the Space Coast, South Port St. John is a largely residential, unincorporated neighborhood characterized by…81Go
- Canaveral Groves South· MelbourneSituated in unincorporated central Brevard County west of Cocoa and north of Rockledge, Canaveral Groves South features spacious acreage properties…81Go
- Northwest Palm Bay West· MelbourneNorthwest Palm Bay West is a residential community located in the Melbourne-Titusville-Palm Bay metropolitan area, characterized by quiet…81Go
- Eau Gallie· MelbourneEau Gallie is a historic riverfront community within Melbourne recognized for its vibrant arts corridor, colorful murals, and laid-back coastal…80Go
- Northeast Palm Bay West· MelbourneNortheast Palm Bay West is a classic Florida suburban neighborhood composed of single-family subdivisions, quiet canals, and commercial thoroughfares…80Go
- Melbourne Orlando Airport· MelbourneCentering around Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) and corporate defense aerospace campuses, this area is functional, modern, and…80Go
- West Palm Bay· MelbourneWest Palm Bay encompasses the vast residential and semi-rural western subdivisions of Palm Bay, south of Melbourne. It features quiet residential…80Go
- Southeast Palm Bay West· MelbourneSoutheast Palm Bay West consists of sprawling single-family residential neighborhoods, drainage canal networks, and undeveloped pine scrub typical of…80Go
- Outer South Palm Bay· MelbourneOuter South Palm Bay is a sprawling suburban and semi-rural expanse characterized by single-family subdivisions, canal networks, and undeveloped pine…80Go
- Mims· MelbourneMims is an unincorporated community situated just north of Titusville within the Space Coast region, characterized by spacious acreage, pine…80Go
- Southeast Palm Bay East· MelbourneSoutheast Palm Bay East is a laid-back suburban expanse characterized by single-family homes, canals, and proximity to the Indian River Lagoon and…80Go
- Canaveral Acres· MelbourneCanaveral Acres is an established, low-density residential community characterized by single-family homes, modest lots, and quiet streets. It is…80Go
Go, stay aware — 39 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Bellwood· MelbourneBellwood is a calm, established residential enclave characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and a low-key suburban atmosphere in…79Go, stay aware
- Outer South Melbourne· MelbourneOuter South Melbourne is a predominantly suburban sector of Brevard County characterized by single-family homes, aerospace and defense contractors…79Go, stay aware
- Northeast Palm Bay East· MelbourneSituated along the Indian River Lagoon and Turkey Creek, this neighborhood offers a mix of mid-century single-family homes, coastal waterways, and…79Go, stay aware
- Delespine· MelbourneDelespine is a semi-rural residential and commercial stretch situated along US Highway 1 and the Indian River Lagoon in northern Brevard County. It…79Go, stay aware
- Allenhurst· MelbourneAllenhurst is an established suburban pocket in Melbourne, Florida, characterized by single-family homes, mature trees, and low through-traffic. It…79Go, stay aware
- Historic Eau Gallie Arts District· MelbourneHistoric Eau Gallie Arts District is Melbourne's creative hub, blending historic Florida architecture with vibrant street murals, indie boutiques…78Go, stay aware
- Central Palm Bay· MelbourneCentral Palm Bay is predominantly composed of quiet residential subdivisions, strip retail corridors, and pocket nature preserves in southern Brevard…78Go, stay aware
- Northwest Palm Bay East· MelbourneSituated just south of Melbourne and west of the Indian River, Northwest Palm Bay East consists primarily of sprawling single-family residential…78Go, stay aware
- Southwest Palm Bay· MelbourneSouthwest Palm Bay is a low-density, car-dependent community characterized by single-family homes, nature reserves, and vast grids of developing…78Go, stay aware
- Downtown Melbourne· MelbourneDowntown Melbourne is a pedestrian-friendly historic district featuring restored brick storefronts, independent dining, craft breweries, and art…78Go, stay aware
- Palm Bay· MelbourneLocated just south of Melbourne on Florida's Space Coast, Palm Bay is a vast, predominantly residential community intertwined with canals, nature…77Go, stay aware
- South Palm Bay North· MelbourneSouth Palm Bay North is an expansive suburban sector of Brevard County characterized by single-family subdivisions, quiet residential cul-de-sacs…77Go, stay aware
- Northeast Palm Bay Southeast· MelbourneNortheast Palm Bay Southeast sits along the boundary of Melbourne and Palm Bay, characterized by mid-century single-family neighborhoods, scenic…77Go, stay aware
- Northwest Melbourne Southwest· MelbourneNorthwest Melbourne Southwest is a classic suburban Brevard County area defined by single-family subdivisions, quiet residential tracts, and…76Go, stay aware
- Dummit Grove· MelbourneDummit Grove is a low-key, mid-century residential enclave in Melbourne characterized by modest single-family ranch homes and mature trees. Located…76Go, stay aware
- Cocoa Village· MelbourneHistoric Cocoa Village sits along the Indian River Lagoon and serves as the cultural and boutique shopping heart of the Space Coast. Lined with oak…75Go, stay aware
- Footman· MelbourneFootman is an established residential neighborhood in Melbourne, positioned close to the Indian River Lagoon and the Eau Gallie Arts District. It…75Go, stay aware
- Northeast Palm Bay Northwest· MelbourneNortheast Palm Bay Northwest spans the transitional zone between Melbourne and Palm Bay, characterized by modest single-family residential streets…75Go, stay aware
- Southwest Mims· MelbourneSouthwest Mims is an expansive, low-density residential and agricultural district situated northwest of Titusville in the greater…75Go, stay aware
- North Mims· MelbourneNorth Mims is a semi-rural community situated at the northern end of Brevard County along the Space Coast, characterized by single-family homes on…75Go, stay aware
- Northwest Melbourne Southeast· MelbourneThis neighborhood mixes mid-century single-family subdivisions with commercial retail plazas and light aerospace-related industrial zoning near…74Go, stay aware
- Southwest Titusville· MelbourneSouthwest Titusville is a quiet suburban district characterized by mid-century single-family homes, strip plazas along State Road 50 (Cheney…74Go, stay aware
- Crane Creek· MelbourneCrane Creek is a scenic, oak-shaded neighborhood in Melbourne known for its eponymous creek, waterfront parks, and mix of mid-century single-family…74Go, stay aware
- East Melbourne· MelbourneEast Melbourne encompasses the city's historic downtown, residential neighborhoods, and eastern waterfront near the Indian River Lagoon. It is the…73Go, stay aware
- Central Tropical Park· MelbourneCentral Tropical Park is a mid-century residential enclave located in Melbourne, Florida, nestled between commercial corridors and established…72Go, stay aware
- Central Mims· MelbourneCentral Mims is an unincorporated, low-density community in northern Brevard County characterized by open acreage, modest single-family homes, and…72Go, stay aware
- South Titusville· MelbourneSouth Titusville is a low-density coastal community in Brevard County characterized by rocket launch vantage points, Indian River lagoon frontage…71Go, stay aware
- Northwest Melbourne South· MelbourneNorthwest Melbourne South is a suburban district characterized by mid-century single-family homes, modest apartment communities, and commercial…71Go, stay aware
- Northwest Titusville West· MelbourneSituated in northern Brevard County, Northwest Titusville West is characterized by established single-family neighborhoods, pine flatwoods, and…71Go, stay aware
- Downtown Titusville· MelbourneDowntown Titusville serves as the historic and recreational core of north Brevard County, anchored by local eateries, breweries, and the convergence…71Go, stay aware
- Fellwood Estates· MelbourneFellwood Estates is an established, predominantly suburban residential enclave in Melbourne characterized by mid-century single-family homes and…71Go, stay aware
- Southeast Melbourne North· MelbourneSoutheast Melbourne North is a transitional mixed residential and light-commercial area situated just north of the Melbourne Orlando International…70Go, stay aware
- South Mims· MelbourneSouth Mims is an established residential enclave situated just southwest of historic Downtown Melbourne and immediately north of the Florida…70Go, stay aware
- Southeast Melbourne South· MelbourneSoutheast Melbourne South is a predominantly suburban residential district situated just south of Historic Downtown Melbourne and Crane Creek. The…70Go, stay aware
- East Mims· MelbourneEast Mims is a historic, close-knit African American community located in northern Brevard County within the greater Melbourne-Titusville metro area…68Go, stay aware
- Southeast Titusville· MelbourneSoutheast Titusville sits along the Indian River in northern Brevard County, just across the water from Merritt Island and the Kennedy Space Center…68Go, stay aware
- Northeast Melbourne· MelbourneNortheast Melbourne occupies the area bordering the Indian River Lagoon between central Melbourne and the Eau Gallie Arts District. It is…66Go, stay aware
- North Titusville· MelbourneNorth Titusville is a quiet, older coastal community in northern Brevard County bordered by the Indian River Lagoon and near Canaveral National…65Go, stay aware
- South Melbourne North· MelbourneSouth Melbourne North is an older, working-class residential and commercial district located just south of Crane Creek and Historic Downtown…65Go, stay aware
Caution — 11 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Northwest Titusville East· MelbourneNorthwest Titusville East is an older residential and light commercial district in northern Brevard County, situated just west of the Indian River…64Caution
- North Sharpes· MelbourneLocated in central Brevard County along the Indian River Lagoon north of Cocoa and south of Titusville, North Sharpes is a low-density community…64Caution
- Cocoa East· MelbourneCocoa East encompasses Historic Cocoa Village along the scenic Indian River Lagoon, serving as an arts and cultural pocket in central Brevard County…63Caution
- Central Titusville· MelbourneCentral Titusville serves as the historic and civic downtown of the city, positioned along the Indian River with direct sightlines to Kennedy Space…61Caution
- Southeast Cocoa South· MelbourneSoutheast Cocoa South is a quiet, working-class suburban area in central Brevard County situated between Cocoa proper and Rockledge. It features…60Caution
- Sharpes· MelbourneSharpes is an unincorporated coastal community in northern Brevard County situated between Cocoa and Titusville along US Highway 1. It features a…58Caution
- Northwest Melbourne East· MelbourneNorthwest Melbourne East is a mixed residential and light commercial district located just northwest of downtown Melbourne and north of the Melbourne…53Caution
- Southeast Cocoa North· MelbourneSoutheast Cocoa North is a mixed residential and light commercial district located within the greater Cocoa area of Brevard County. It features a mix…53Caution
- West Cocoa· MelbourneWest Cocoa is an unincorporated community in central Brevard County situated just west of historic Cocoa and east of Interstate 95. The area is…50Caution
- Cocoa West Northeast· MelbourneCocoa West Northeast is a mixed residential and light commercial sector located just west of Cocoa proper in central Brevard County. The area…49Caution
- Cocoa Northwest· MelbourneCocoa Northwest is a predominantly working-class residential and light commercial district located just west of historic Cocoa Village and the Indian…49Caution
No-go after dark — 2 areas
Not recommended for casual walking around.
- Cocoa West Southwest· MelbourneCocoa West Southwest is a mixed semi-suburban and rural residential community in Brevard County situated just west of the city of Cocoa. It consists…42No-go after dark
- Northwest Cocoa· MelbourneNorthwest Cocoa is a predominantly residential and light-commercial community located just northwest of downtown Cocoa in northern Brevard County…40No-go after dark
Melbourne safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Melbourne?
Central Patrick AFB scores highest at 96/100, followed by Viera (95) and North Satellite Beach (95).
Is Melbourne safe to walk at night?
In the 96 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 13 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Melbourne areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are Northwest Cocoa (40), Cocoa West Southwest (42), Cocoa Northwest (49). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Melbourne neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.