The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Auburn, Cranston, RI: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Auburn

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

 

Auburn, Cranston, RI Map of Crime Rates
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B+

Overall Crime Grade™

A
B+
Other Crime Grade
C+

$2.41 million

Cost of Crime™ for Auburn, Cranston, RI

In 2025, crime will cost $769 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Auburn 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 Auburn, Cranston, RI Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Auburn ranks in the 72nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 72% of neighborhoods but less safe than 28%. This analysis applies only to Auburn's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Auburn is 27.01 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Auburn Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Auburn varies by area - ranging from 1 in 31 in the central areas to 1 in 51 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Auburn, Cranston, RI see the most incidents - about 39 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 9 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Auburn, Cranston, RI

The total projected cost of crime in Auburn for 2025 is $2,406,236. This translates to approximately $294 per resident and $769 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Auburn. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 64.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 24.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Auburn Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Auburn, Cranston, RI: $294
West End, Providence, RI: $332
Elmhurst, Providence, RI: $258
Rhode Island: $257
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Auburn is $294 per year, which is $171 less than the national average and $37 more than Cranston's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Auburn:
  • In West End, Providence, RI, crime costs $332 per person, which is $38 more than in Auburn.
  • In Elmhurst, Providence, RI, crime costs $258 per person, which is $35 less than in Auburn

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Auburn for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Auburn
Cost per Auburn Resident
Murder
$212,664
$26
Rape/Sexual Assault
$341,584
$42
Robbery
$68,776
$8
Assault
$292,895
$36
Kidnapping
$18,542
$2
Vehicle Theft
$281,687
$34
Burglary
$137,383
$17
Theft
$462,067
$56
Arson
$15,781
$2
Vandalism
$430,811
$53
Animal Cruelty
$4,008
$0
Drug Crimes
$114,210
$14
Identity Theft
$25,828
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$2,406,236
$294

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Auburn, Cranston, RI

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 Auburn totals $3,163,582 ($386 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,569,819 ($680 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 Auburn 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 northwest part of the neighborhood 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 Auburn has 4, have the same problem. Of Auburn’s 8,193 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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Auburn 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 Auburn residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.245
Robbery
0.2669
Rape
0.6876
Murder
0.0138
Total Violent Crime
2.213 (A)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
10.89
Vehicle Theft
2.220
Burglary
1.849
Arson
0.0798
Total Property Crime
15.04 (B+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0373
Drug Crimes
1.885
Vandalism
7.360
Identity Theft
0.4073
Animal Cruelty
0.0661
Total "Other" Rate
9.756 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Auburn is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Auburn.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B-
B+
B-
B+
A+
B+
B+
A-
B+
C+
B+
B-
B+
B
A-
A
A+
A
A-
A
A
B+
A
B
B+
B+
A-
B
B
B+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Auburn is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

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

Considering only the crime rate, Auburn is less safe than the Rhode Island 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 Auburn, Cranston, RI average SchoolGrade of D-, with 21% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Auburn schools on SchoolGrade

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