11901 Zip Code, Riverhead

Zip code 11901 in Riverhead, NY has a crime safety grade of B+ as of 2026. The overall crime index is 156, which is 56% above the national average. Compared to the Riverhead average, crime in Zip code 11901 is 18% higher. Zip code 11901 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Riverhead.

Zip code 11901 has a mixed safety picture with a crime grade of B+, and an overall crime index 156 (56% above the national average). Residents should take standard precautions. The highest concern is Murder (index: 155), while Rape is the lowest risk (index: 93). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Riverhead.

Zip code 11901's overall crime index is 156, compared to the Riverhead average of 138. This means crime in Zip code 11901 is 18% higher than the city average. For violent crime, the index is 131, and for property crime it is 138. However, crime can vary block by block, so checking the crime map for specific streets is recommended.

The most common crime type in Zip code 11901 is Larceny / Theft, with a crime index of 150 (50% above the national average). Homicide is the most elevated type versus the national average (index 155), not the most frequent crime. Overall, property crime is more common than violent crime in this neighborhood, which is consistent with national trends.

Zip code 11901 has a population of approximately 26,085. The median household income is $76,838. The median home value is $501,100. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

Zip code 11901's overall crime rate is 56% above the national average (index 156 vs 100). Within Riverhead, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.