The town of Melville, RI has experienced a relatively low rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 9.6 per 1,000 residents. This is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. However, property crime in Melville is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 46.4 per 1,000 residents. This contrast in crime rates suggests that while the town may be relatively safe in terms of violent crime, residents should still take precautions to protect their property. The community of Melville, RI is fortunate to have a lower rate of violent crime, but it is important to remain vigilant and continue efforts to prevent all types of crime.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Melville violent crime is 9.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Melville property crime is 46.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Melville, Rhode Island does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Jamestown, Rhode Island. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Jamestown, Rhode Island. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.