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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B-
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$8.02 million

Cost of Crime™ for Kapaa, HI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,107 per household.

More cost data

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Kapaa ranks in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 32% of cities but less safe than 68%. This analysis applies only to Kapaa's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Kapaa is 30.86 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Kapaa Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Kapaa varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 17 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 61 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Kapaa, HI see the most incidents - about 148 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Kapaa, HI

The total projected cost of crime in Kapaa for 2025 is $8,022,344. This translates to approximately $353 per resident and $1,107 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Kapaa. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.6%

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

Kapaa, HI:	$353
Kaunakakai, HI:	$562
Kaneohe Station, HI:	$194
Hawaii:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Kapaa is $353 per year, which is $111 less than the national average and $28 more than Hawaii's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Kapaa:

In Kaunakakai, HI, crime costs $562 per person, which is $208 more than in Kapaa.
In Kaneohe Station, HI, crime costs $194 per person, which is $159 less than in Kapaa

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Kapaa	Cost per Kapaa Resident
Murder	$988,178	$44
Rape/Sexual Assault	$722,173	$32
Robbery	$288,221	$13
Assault	$1.02 million	$45
Kidnapping	$335,911	$15
Vehicle Theft	$1.16 million	$51
Burglary	$561,479	$25
Theft	$1.98 million	$87
Arson	$132,602	$6
Vandalism	$301,740	$13
Animal Cruelty	$12,582	$1
Drug Crimes	$427,653	$19
Identity Theft	$90,617	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$8,022,344	$353

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Kapaa, 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 Kapaa totals $10,436,325 ($460 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $18,458,668 ($813 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 Kapaa 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 east 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 Kapaa has 7, have the same problem. Of Kapaa’s 22,706 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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Kapaa 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 Kapaa residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.563
Robbery	0.4035
Rape	0.5246
Murder	0.0232
Total Violent Crime	2.514 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.83
Vehicle Theft	3.307
Burglary	2.726
Arson	0.2418
Total Property Crime	23.11 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2440
Drug Crimes	2.546
Vandalism	1.860
Identity Theft	0.5156
Animal Cruelty	0.0749
Total "Other" Rate	5.241 (B+)

Individual Kapaa Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Kawaihau, HI	C-	B+	D
Kealia, HI	C-	B+	D
Kumukumu, HI	C-	B+	D
Kapaia, HI	D+	C	D-
Anahola, HI	B+	B+	C+
Lihue, HI	C-	C+	D
Niumalu, HI	C+	C	C-
Kilauea, HI	B	A-	C+
Princeville, HI	D	C+	D-
Koloa, HI	D	C-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Kapaa 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
Brigham City, UT	C	B-	B-
Bensenville, IL	C	B+	B+
Bethel, CT	B	A+	A+
Big Lake, MN	A-	A	A
Blairsville, GA	C+	C+	C+
Bloomfield, CT	D+	A-	A-
Blue Bell, PA	A-	A	A
Blythe, CA	D-	D-	D-
White Oak, OH	D+	C	C
Wexford, PA	A	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Kapaa is less safe than the Hawaii 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 Kapaa, HI average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Kapaa schools on SchoolGrade

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