Melbourne Village is a town that can be found in Brevard County. According to the 2016 census, approximately 701 people live in this area. The town has a Mayor–commission form of government with Rand Carroll currently serving as Mayor.
The crime index of Melbourne Village in 2016 was a low 28.7, especially compared to the national average (280.5). There were no reported murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, auto thefts, and arson cases that year. The only incidents reported were 5 thefts.
In 2016, there were only 5 reported incidents in Melbourne Village; all of which were thefts. This gave the town a total crime rate of 717 crimes for every 100,000 people which was lower than the Florida average (3,117 crimes per 100k people) and the US average (2,837 crimes per 100k people).
The Melbourne Village Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency that provide 24/7 patrol and coverage for the entire town. The department is headed by Police Chief Jack King and consists of a Sergeant, a mix of full time and volunteer Patrol Officers, and several dedicated Town volunteers. The MVPD contracts the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office to dispatch their calls.
The Brevard County Jail Complex is part of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office and headed by Chief Michael DeMorat who oversees the Judicial Services of the BCSO. This facility can house over 1,500 inmates every day. The jail is comprised of a Booking area, Housing areas, Medical Ward, Laundry facility, Courtroom, Visiting areas, Recreation area, and office/support area. The complex also has three tents that include a Women’s jail and a mental health/medical facility. All inmate visits are through video only, either remotely or onsite. Visiting hours are from 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM with the exception of Saturday where visiting hours are from 8:00am – 6:45pm by appointment only.
The Town Clerk is the official custodian of all public records in Melbourne Village. Requests to view or obtain copies of public records should be submitted to this office. Some of the public records of the town are available for download on the town’s website.
The crime statistics of Melbourne Village can be viewed online. The most common calls received by the MVPD are requests for house checks.