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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A+
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$191,690

Cost of Crime™ for Carolina, RI

In 2025, crime will cost $389 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Carolina ranks in the 92nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 92% of cities but less safe than 8%. This analysis applies only to Carolina's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Carolina is 11.73 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Carolina Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Carolina varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 81 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 88 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Carolina, RI see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Carolina, RI

The total projected cost of crime in Carolina for 2025 is $191,690. This translates to approximately $139 per resident and $389 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Carolina. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 66.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 19.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Carolina Compared to Other Cities?

Carolina, RI:	$139
Newport, RI:	$343
Portsmouth, RI:	$157
Rhode Island:	$257
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Carolina is $139 per year, which is $325 less than the national average and $118 less than Rhode Island's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Carolina:

In Newport, RI, crime costs $343 per person, which is $204 more than in Carolina.
In Portsmouth, RI, crime costs $157 per person, which is $18 more than in Carolina

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Carolina for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Carolina	Cost per Carolina Resident
Murder	$15,051	$11
Rape/Sexual Assault	$48,615	$35
Robbery	$6,958	$5
Assault	$16,650	$12
Kidnapping	$3,128	$2
Vehicle Theft	$10,523	$8
Burglary	$8,112	$6
Theft	$31,584	$23
Arson	$2,447	$2
Vandalism	$33,176	$24
Animal Cruelty	$541	$0
Drug Crimes	$13,676	$10
Identity Theft	$1,229	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$191,690	$139

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Carolina, 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 Carolina totals $341,615 ($248 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $533,305 ($387 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 Carolina 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 city has few 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 Carolina has 3, have the same problem. Of Carolina’s 1,378 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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Carolina 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 Carolina residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.4207
Robbery	0.1605
Rape	0.5819
Murder	0.0058
Total Violent Crime	1.169 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.426
Vehicle Theft	0.4931
Burglary	0.6491
Arson	0.0735
Total Property Crime	5.641 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0374
Drug Crimes	1.342
Vandalism	3.370
Identity Theft	0.1152
Animal Cruelty	0.0530
Total "Other" Rate	4.917 (B+)

Individual Carolina Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Richmond, RI	A+	A+	A
Kenyon, RI	A	A+	A
Wyoming, RI	A+	A+	A+
Wood River Junction, RI	A	A+	A
West Kingston, RI	A-	A+	B+
Hope Valley, RI	A+	A+	A+
Charlestown, RI	A-	A+	A
Slocum, RI	B+	A+	B+
Hopkinton, RI	A	A	A+
South Kingstown, RI	A+	A+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Carolina 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
Huntley, MT	B	D+	D+
Longville, MN	C	C+	C+
Long Beach, IN	C-	C	C
Little Rock, MS	A-	A+	A+
Ashland, IL	B+	C+	C+
La Pryor, TX	F	F	F
Kindred, ND	B+	B	B
Kimbrell, AL	A-	B+	B+
Wadsworth, NV	F	F	F
Hutchison, KY	A-	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Carolina is safer 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 Carolina, RI average SchoolGrade of B+, with 52% actual proficiency versus 56% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Carolina schools on SchoolGrade

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