The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Kahului, HI: Crime Maps and Statistics

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$11.7 million

Cost of Crime™ for Kahului, HI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,502 per household.

More cost data

Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Kahului 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 Kahului, HI Safe?

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

The crime rate in Kahului is 53.33 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Kahului Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Kahului varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 4 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 35 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Kahului, HI see the most incidents - about 318 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 55 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Kahului, HI

The total projected cost of crime in Kahului for 2025 is $11,657,966. This translates to approximately $464 per resident and $1,502 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Kahului. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 66.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 24.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 9.4%

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

Kahului, HI:	$464
Kaunakakai, HI:	$562
Kaneohe Station, HI:	$194
Hawaii:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Kahului is $464 per year, which is the same as the national average and $139 more than Hawaii's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Kahului:

In Kaunakakai, HI, crime costs $562 per person, which is $97 more than in Kahului.
In Kaneohe Station, HI, crime costs $194 per person, which is $270 less than in Kahului

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Kahului	Cost per Kahului Resident
Murder	$888,418	$35
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.11 million	$44
Robbery	$397,336	$16
Assault	$813,373	$32
Kidnapping	$345,670	$14
Vehicle Theft	$1.37 million	$55
Burglary	$508,140	$20
Theft	$5.18 million	$206
Arson	$138,377	$6
Vandalism	$306,981	$12
Animal Cruelty	$7,392	$0
Drug Crimes	$459,578	$18
Identity Theft	$136,167	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$11,657,966	$464

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Kahului, HI

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 Kahului totals $11,651,192 ($464 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $23,309,158 ($928 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 Kahului 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 northeast 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 Kahului has 4, have the same problem. Of Kahului’s 25,113 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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Kahului 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 Kahului residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.128
Robbery	0.5030
Rape	0.7281
Murder	0.0188
Total Violent Crime	2.378 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	39.81
Vehicle Theft	3.522
Burglary	2.231
Arson	0.2282
Total Property Crime	45.79 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2270
Drug Crimes	2.474
Vandalism	1.711
Identity Theft	0.7005
Animal Cruelty	0.0398
Total "Other" Rate	5.152 (B+)

Individual Kahului Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Wailuku, HI	C+	B	D+
Waikapu, HI	B-	B+	C-
Spanish B Village, HI	F	D-	F
Hawaiian Village, HI	F	D-	F
Paia, HI	F	D	F
Haliimaile, HI	B	A	C+
Kihei, HI	D	B-	D-
Olowalu, HI	F	C	F
Makawao, HI	C	A	D+
Kahakuloa, HI	C	A-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Kahului 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
Fort Hood, TX	D-	D-	D-
Vernon Hills, IL	B-	A-	A-
Stillwater, MN	C+	B+	B+
Hatillo, PR	F	D-	D-
Harbor City, CA	C	D+	D+
Garden City, NY	C+	D	D
Fresno, TX	C-	C-	C-
Fremont, OH	C	C-	C-
Freeport, IL	C+	C+	C+
Franklin, NC	D	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Kahului is less safe than the Hawaii state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Kahului, HI average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Kahului schools on SchoolGrade

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