The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Blackstone, Providence, RI: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Blackstone

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

 

Blackstone, Providence, RI Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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A
Other Crime Grade
B

$1.88 million

Cost of Crime™ for Blackstone, Providence, RI

In 2025, crime will cost $532 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Blackstone 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 Blackstone, Providence, RI Safe?

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Blackstone ranks in the 88th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 88% of neighborhoods but less safe than 12%. This analysis applies only to Blackstone's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Blackstone is 19.68 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Blackstone Residents generally consider the southeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Blackstone varies by area - ranging from 1 in 43 in the northwest areas to 1 in 56 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Blackstone, Providence, RI see the most incidents - about 32 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 9 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Blackstone, Providence, RI

The total projected cost of crime in Blackstone for 2025 is $1,878,254. This translates to approximately $233 per resident and $532 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in Blackstone. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

Blackstone, Providence, RI: $233
West End, Providence, RI: $332
Elmhurst, Providence, RI: $258
Rhode Island: $257
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Blackstone is $233 per year, which is $232 less than the national average and $24 less than Providence's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Blackstone:
  • In West End, Providence, RI, crime costs $332 per person, which is $99 more than in Blackstone.
  • In Elmhurst, Providence, RI, crime costs $258 per person, which is $26 more than in Blackstone

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Blackstone for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Blackstone
Cost per Blackstone Resident
Murder
$231,121
$29
Rape/Sexual Assault
$330,729
$41
Robbery
$62,184
$8
Assault
$185,974
$23
Kidnapping
$11,603
$1
Vehicle Theft
$208,511
$26
Burglary
$107,080
$13
Theft
$344,238
$43
Arson
$18,135
$2
Vandalism
$223,143
$28
Animal Cruelty
$3,683
$0
Drug Crimes
$134,829
$17
Identity Theft
$17,024
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$1,878,254
$233

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Blackstone, Providence, 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 Blackstone totals $3,201,928 ($397 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,080,182 ($629 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 Blackstone 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 Blackstone has 1, have the same problem. Of Blackstone’s 8,071 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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Blackstone 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 Blackstone residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.8023
Robbery
0.2449
Rape
0.6758
Murder
0.0152
Total Violent Crime
1.738 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
8.235
Vehicle Theft
1.668
Burglary
1.463
Arson
0.0930
Total Property Crime
11.46 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0237
Drug Crimes
2.258
Vandalism
3.870
Identity Theft
0.2725
Animal Cruelty
0.0617
Total "Other" Rate
6.486 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Blackstone 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
A
A-
A-
B+
A+
A+
B-
B+
B+
A+
A+
A+
B-
C-
C-
A-
B+
B+
C-
B+
B+
B-
C+
C+
D+
C-
C-
A+
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, Blackstone is as safe as 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 Blackstone, Providence, RI average SchoolGrade of F, with 13% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Blackstone schools on SchoolGrade

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