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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$54,654

Cost of Crime™ for Piihonua, HI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,490 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Piihonua ranks in the 12th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 12% of cities but less safe than 88%. This analysis applies only to Piihonua's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Piihonua is 45.74 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Piihonua Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Piihonua varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 28 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Piihonua, HI see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Piihonua, HI

The total projected cost of crime in Piihonua for 2025 is $54,654. This translates to approximately $497 per resident and $1,490 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Piihonua. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.7%

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

Piihonua, HI:	$497
Kaunakakai, HI:	$562
Kaneohe Station, HI:	$194
Hawaii:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Piihonua is $497 per year, which is $33 more than the national average and $171 more than Hawaii's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Piihonua:

In Kaunakakai, HI, crime costs $562 per person, which is $65 more than in Piihonua.
In Kaneohe Station, HI, crime costs $194 per person, which is $303 less than in Piihonua

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Piihonua	Cost per Piihonua Resident
Murder	$5,069	$46
Rape/Sexual Assault	$4,254	$39
Robbery	$2,598	$24
Assault	$9,673	$88
Kidnapping	$2,017	$18
Vehicle Theft	$4,127	$38
Burglary	$7,375	$67
Theft	$14,566	$132
Arson	$662	$6
Vandalism	$1,187	$11
Animal Cruelty	$47	$0
Drug Crimes	$2,766	$25
Identity Theft	$312	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$54,654	$497

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Piihonua, 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 Piihonua totals $58,011 ($527 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $112,665 ($1,024 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 Piihonua 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 Piihonua’s 110 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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Piihonua 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 Piihonua residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.062
Robbery	0.7510
Rape	0.6379
Murder	0.0245
Total Violent Crime	4.475 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	25.57
Vehicle Theft	2.423
Burglary	7.392
Arson	0.2493
Total Property Crime	35.63 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3024
Drug Crimes	3.400
Vandalism	1.510
Identity Theft	0.3659
Animal Cruelty	0.0580
Total "Other" Rate	5.637 (B+)

Individual Piihonua Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Wainaku, HI	D-	C-	F
Onomea, HI	D-	C	F
Papaikou, HI	F	C+	F
Wailea, HI	D-	C-	F
Pepeekeo, HI	F	B	F
Hilo, HI	D	C-	D-
Honomu, HI	D-	C	F
Honaunau, HI	D-	C	F
Hakalau, HI	D-	D+	F
Kukui, HI	C	B	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Piihonua 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
Starr, UT	D-	F	F
Spanish Fort, TX	D+	D+	D+
Spotville, AR	D-	D-	D-
Spring Lake, MN	D	C	C
Spring Valley, SD	B-	C-	C-
St. Joe, WV	A-	A-	A-
St. Joseph, WV	D+	D	D
St. Leo, KS	C-	D-	D-
St. Martin, OH	A	A-	A-
Starkenburg, MO	D	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Piihonua 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 Piihonua, HI average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Piihonua schools on SchoolGrade

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