Crime per Capita in Block Island
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Block Island.
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D+
Overall Crime Grade™
C+ |
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C- |
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Other Crime Grade |
D |
$735,991
Cost of Crime™ for Block Island, RI
In 2025, crime will cost $626 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Block Island 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 Block Island, RI Safe?
The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Block Island ranks in the 28th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 28% of cities but less safe than 72%. This analysis applies only to Block Island's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in Block Island is 32.65 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Block Island Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Block Island varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 32 in the southeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Block Island, RI see the most incidents - about 16 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Block Island, RI
The total projected cost of crime in Block Island for 2025 is $735,991. This translates to approximately $352 per resident and $626 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Block Island. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 65.3%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 22.6%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Block Island Compared to Other Cities?
| Block Island, RI: | $352 |
|---|---|
| Newport, RI: | $343 |
| Portsmouth, RI: | $157 |
| Rhode Island: | $257 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Block Island is $352 per year, which is $112 less than the national average and $95 more than Rhode Island's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Block Island:
- In Newport, RI, crime costs $343 per person, which is $9 less than in Block Island.
- In Portsmouth, RI, crime costs $157 per person, which is $195 less than in Block Island
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Block Island for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Block Island |
Cost per Block Island Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$90,164 |
$43 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$87,212 |
$42 |
Robbery |
$28,527 |
$14 |
Assault |
$115,863 |
$55 |
Kidnapping |
$7,604 |
$4 |
Vehicle Theft |
$21,797 |
$10 |
Burglary |
$32,694 |
$16 |
Theft |
$155,645 |
$74 |
Arson |
$6,035 |
$3 |
Vandalism |
$148,488 |
$71 |
Animal Cruelty |
$940 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$27,750 |
$13 |
Identity Theft |
$13,271 |
$6 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$735,991 |
$352 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Block Island, 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 Block Island totals $1,061,915 ($508 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,797,906 ($860 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 Block Island 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 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 Block Island has 4, have the same problem. Of Block Island’s 2,090 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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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 Block Island residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.930 |
Robbery |
0.4339 |
Rape |
0.6882 |
Murder |
0.0230 |
Total Violent Crime |
3.075 (C+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
14.38 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.6735 |
Burglary |
1.725 |
Arson |
0.1196 |
Total Property Crime |
16.90 (C-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0600 |
Drug Crimes |
1.795 |
Vandalism |
9.945 |
Identity Theft |
0.8204 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0608 |
Total "Other" Rate |
12.68 (D) |
Individual Block Island Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Block Island is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Block Island.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A- | A+ | A | |
A+ | A+ | A | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A | A+ | B+ | |
B- | A | B- | |
B | A | B- | |
B- | A- | C+ | |
A | A+ | A | |
B+ | A | B | |
B- | A | C+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Block Island is higher 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+ | B | B | |
D | D | D | |
D+ | D | D | |
B+ | C- | C- | |
A- | A- | A- | |
C | D+ | D+ | |
B- | B | B | |
C+ | D | D | |
B+ | B+ | B+ | |
B- | B- | B- |
Considering only the crime rate, Block Island is less safe than the Rhode Island state average and as safe as the national average.
Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Block Island, RI average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 51% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Block Island schools on SchoolGrade
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