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

Crime per Capita in Newport East

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

 

Newport East, RI Map of Crime Rates
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C

Overall Crime Grade™

B+
C-
Other Crime Grade
C-

$3.91 million

Cost of Crime™ for Newport East, RI

In 2025, crime will cost $635 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Newport East ranks in the 39th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 39% of cities but less safe than 61%. This analysis applies only to Newport East's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Newport East is 27.92 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Newport East Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Newport East varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 57 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Newport East, RI see the most incidents - about 94 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Newport East, RI

The total projected cost of crime in Newport East for 2025 is $3,910,931. This translates to approximately $296 per resident and $635 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Newport East. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 65.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 23.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Newport East Compared to Other Cities?

Newport East, RI: $296
Newport, RI: $343
Portsmouth, RI: $157
Rhode Island: $257
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Newport East is $296 per year, which is $168 less than the national average and $39 more than Rhode Island's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Newport East:
  • In Newport, RI, crime costs $343 per person, which is $47 more than in Newport East.
  • In Portsmouth, RI, crime costs $157 per person, which is $139 less than in Newport East

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Newport East for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Newport East
Cost per Newport East Resident
Murder
$509,611
$39
Rape/Sexual Assault
$503,742
$38
Robbery
$93,906
$7
Assault
$428,399
$32
Kidnapping
$53,257
$4
Vehicle Theft
$238,046
$18
Burglary
$236,741
$18
Theft
$852,853
$65
Arson
$27,643
$2
Vandalism
$765,067
$58
Animal Cruelty
$5,773
$0
Drug Crimes
$154,771
$12
Identity Theft
$41,124
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$3,910,931
$296

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Newport East, 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 Newport East totals $5,953,993 ($451 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $9,864,924 ($747 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 Newport East 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 north 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 Newport East has 4, have the same problem. Of Newport East’s 13,209 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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Newport East 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 Newport East residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.129
Robbery
0.2260
Rape
0.6290
Murder
0.0205
Total Violent Crime
2.005 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
12.47
Vehicle Theft
1.164
Burglary
1.976
Arson
0.0867
Total Property Crime
15.69 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0665
Drug Crimes
1.584
Vandalism
8.108
Identity Theft
0.4022
Animal Cruelty
0.0591
Total "Other" Rate
10.22 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Newport East 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
C
D
D
B-
B
B
B+
A+
A+
D
D-
D-
D-
D-
D-
A+
A
A
A
B+
B+
B+
C
C
B
B+
B+
A-
B+
B+

Considering only the crime rate, Newport East is less safe than the Rhode Island 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 Newport East, RI average SchoolGrade of D+, with 28% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Newport East schools on SchoolGrade

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