The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Center Moriches, NY: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Center Moriches

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Center Moriches.

 

Center Moriches, NY Map of Crime Rates
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B

Overall Crime Grade™

C
C
Other Crime Grade
A+

$2.07 million

Cost of Crime™ for Center Moriches, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $716 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Center Moriches in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Center Moriches, NY Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Center Moriches ranks in the 69th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 69% of cities but less safe than 31%. This analysis applies only to Center Moriches's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Center Moriches is 18.43 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Center Moriches Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Center Moriches varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 36 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 83 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Center Moriches, NY see the most incidents - about 38 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 9 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Center Moriches, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Center Moriches for 2025 is $2,066,068. This translates to approximately $251 per resident and $716 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Center Moriches. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Center Moriches Compared to Other Cities?

Center Moriches, NY: $251
Lyncourt, NY: $723
Rexford, NY: $123
New York: $335
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Center Moriches is $251 per year, which is $213 less than the national average and $84 less than New York's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Center Moriches:
  • In Lyncourt, NY, crime costs $723 per person, which is $472 more than in Center Moriches.
  • In Rexford, NY, crime costs $123 per person, which is $128 less than in Center Moriches

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Center Moriches for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Center Moriches
Cost per Center Moriches Resident
Murder
$384,612
$47
Rape/Sexual Assault
$148,648
$18
Robbery
$271,022
$33
Assault
$449,868
$55
Kidnapping
$28,764
$3
Vehicle Theft
$81,338
$10
Burglary
$109,329
$13
Theft
$484,866
$59
Arson
$12,198
$1
Vandalism
$46,524
$6
Animal Cruelty
$3,552
$0
Drug Crimes
$13,697
$2
Identity Theft
$31,649
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$2,066,068
$251

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Center Moriches, NY

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Center Moriches totals $3,538,841 ($430 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,604,909 ($681 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Center Moriches crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Center Moriches has 3, have the same problem. Of Center Moriches’s 8,236 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Center Moriches Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Center Moriches residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.902
Robbery
1.046
Rape
0.2977
Murder
0.0248
Total Violent Crime
3.271 (C)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
11.37
Vehicle Theft
0.6378
Burglary
1.464
Arson
0.0613
Total Property Crime
13.53 (C)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0576
Drug Crimes
0.2248
Vandalism
0.7907
Identity Theft
0.4965
Animal Cruelty
0.0583
Total "Other" Rate
1.628 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Center Moriches is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Center Moriches.

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C+
D
C-
A
A-
B
B+
C
C+
A+
B+
B+
B+
C-
C+
B
C-
C
B
B
C-
D+
A+
D-
C
B-
D
C-
A
D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Center Moriches is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A+
A+
A+
D+
C+
C+
C+
C-
C-
B
B-
B-
B
A-
A-
D+
C
C
A+
A+
A+
D+
D+
D+
D
F
F
A-
A-
A-

Considering only the crime rate, Center Moriches is safer than the New York state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Center Moriches, NY average SchoolGrade of A+, with 73% actual proficiency versus 66% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Center Moriches schools on SchoolGrade

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