Melville City's crime map shows the number of crimes committed per thousand residents. While crime is not as common as violent crime, Melville has higher crime rates than average. Crime is not necessarily higher or lower in different parts of the city, though. For example, northwestern areas of Melville experience more crimes than the west. Similarly, the southeast part of the city has no crime at all. But it is important to keep in mind that the crime map doesn't reflect the actual number of crimes committed.
The most common occupations in Melville City are professional, scientific, and technical services, followed by health care and social assistance. Residents of Melville may work in one or more of these sectors, but their primary residence is in Melville. Fortunately, census data are tagged to residential addresses. This means that you can see where the residents of Melville work. If you are curious about the diversity in Melville, NY, you can find out more information by using our interactive map.
The city's name derives from the poet Allan Melvill, who lived in the neighborhood until 1824. He was too young to remember his family being reprimanded by the Common Council for building a privy on the street. The council labeled it a "nuisance" after a recent vote. This reprimand triggered a wave of protest in the area.