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

Crime per Capita in Makiki

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

 

Makiki, Honolulu, HI Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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Other Crime Grade
A+

$10.2 million

Cost of Crime™ for Makiki, Honolulu, HI

In 2025, crime will cost $669 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Makiki ranks in the 81st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 81% of neighborhoods but less safe than 19%. This analysis applies only to Makiki's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Makiki is 23.26 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Makiki Residents generally consider the central part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Makiki varies by area - ranging from 1 in 22 in the south areas to 1 in 68 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Makiki, Honolulu, HI see the most incidents - about 141 per year. In contrast, the north part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 35 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Makiki, Honolulu, HI

The total projected cost of crime in Makiki for 2025 is $10,188,320. This translates to approximately $330 per resident and $669 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Makiki. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%

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

Makiki, Honolulu, HI: $330
Waikiki, Honolulu, HI: $559
Mililani Mauka-Launani Valley,: $193
Hawaii: $326
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Makiki is $330 per year, which is $134 less than the national average and $4 more than Honolulu's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Makiki:
  • In Waikiki, Honolulu, HI, crime costs $559 per person, which is $229 more than in Makiki.
  • In Mililani Mauka-Launani Valley,, crime costs $193 per person, which is $137 less than in Makiki

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Makiki for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Makiki
Cost per Makiki Resident
Murder
$1.84 million
$60
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1.24 million
$40
Robbery
$707,384
$23
Assault
$1.18 million
$38
Kidnapping
$193,073
$6
Vehicle Theft
$1.85 million
$60
Burglary
$541,916
$18
Theft
$1.96 million
$63
Arson
$187,919
$6
Vandalism
$165,418
$5
Animal Cruelty
$9,743
$0
Drug Crimes
$249,357
$8
Identity Theft
$47,462
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$10,188,320
$330

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Makiki, Honolulu, 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 Makiki totals $18,897,263 ($612 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $29,085,584 ($942 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 Makiki 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 south 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 Makiki has 6, have the same problem. Of Makiki’s 30,884 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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Makiki 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 Makiki residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.336
Robbery
0.7282
Rape
0.6646
Murder
0.0318
Total Violent Crime
2.760 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
12.25
Vehicle Theft
3.878
Burglary
1.935
Arson
0.2520
Total Property Crime
18.31 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1031
Drug Crimes
1.092
Vandalism
0.7497
Identity Theft
0.1986
Animal Cruelty
0.0426
Total "Other" Rate
2.186 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Makiki 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
C
D
D
B-
A
A
B-
A
A
B+
C
C
C-
C
C
B
B+
B+
D-
C
C
B-
D+
D+
C+
A
A
C
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Makiki is safer than the Hawaii 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 Makiki, Honolulu, HI average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Makiki schools on SchoolGrade

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