Melville, NY has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Melville is 8.4, while the US average is 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Melville is 20.7, lower than the national average of 35.4. This means that residents of Melville can feel relatively safe in their community. However, this does not mean that crime does not occur in Melville. It is important to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect oneself and one's property. Despite the comparatively low crime rates, it is always important to be aware of one's surroundings and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Melville violent crime is 8.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Melville property crime is 20.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Melville, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Freeport, New York. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Freeport, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.