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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$897,167

Cost of Crime™ for Naalehu, HI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,140 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Naalehu ranks in the 19th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 19% of cities but less safe than 81%. This analysis applies only to Naalehu's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Naalehu is 38.73 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Naalehu Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Naalehu varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 25 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 28 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Naalehu, HI see the most incidents - about 31 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Naalehu, HI

The total projected cost of crime in Naalehu for 2025 is $897,167. This translates to approximately $422 per resident and $1,140 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Naalehu. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

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

Naalehu, HI:	$422
Kaunakakai, HI:	$562
Kaneohe Station, HI:	$194
Hawaii:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Naalehu is $422 per year, which is $42 less than the national average and $97 more than Hawaii's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Naalehu:

In Kaunakakai, HI, crime costs $562 per person, which is $139 more than in Naalehu.
In Kaneohe Station, HI, crime costs $194 per person, which is $228 less than in Naalehu

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Naalehu	Cost per Naalehu Resident
Murder	$91,124	$43
Rape/Sexual Assault	$95,714	$45
Robbery	$30,504	$14
Assault	$72,489	$34
Kidnapping	$51,055	$24
Vehicle Theft	$105,600	$50
Burglary	$108,719	$51
Theft	$212,275	$100
Arson	$13,142	$6
Vandalism	$64,924	$31
Animal Cruelty	$1,281	$1
Drug Crimes	$38,900	$18
Identity Theft	$11,439	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$897,167	$422

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Naalehu, 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 Naalehu totals $1,099,305 ($517 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,996,472 ($940 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 Naalehu 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 have the same problem. Of Naalehu’s 2,125 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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Naalehu 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 Naalehu residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.188
Robbery	0.4564
Rape	0.7429
Murder	0.0228
Total Violent Crime	2.410 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	19.29
Vehicle Theft	3.209
Burglary	5.641
Arson	0.2561
Total Property Crime	28.39 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3963
Drug Crimes	2.475
Vandalism	4.277
Identity Theft	0.6955
Animal Cruelty	0.0815
Total "Other" Rate	7.925 (C+)

Individual Naalehu Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Waiohinu, HI	F	D	F
Ocean View, HI	F	D	F
Punaluu, HI	F	D-	F
Hawaiian Ocean View, HI	D-	C-	F
Pahala, HI	F	D-	F
Papa, HI	F	D+	F
Hookena, HI	F	C-	F
Captain Cook, HI	D-	C	F
Honaunau-Napoopoo, HI	D	C+	D-
Volcano, HI	D	C-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Naalehu 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
Barnstable, MA	B-	C	C
Colon, MI	B	C	C
Beaver Dams, NY	A+	A	A
Belington, WV	B	C+	C+
Belleville, KS	D-	D-	D-
Benton, MO	C	C-	C-
China, TX	D+	D	D
Cairo Bend, TN	B	C+	C+
Caney, KS	D-	C	C
Bagdad, AZ	B	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Naalehu 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 Naalehu, HI average SchoolGrade of F, with 14% actual proficiency versus 17% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Naalehu schools on SchoolGrade

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