The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Reservoir, Providence, RI: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Reservoir

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

 

Reservoir, Providence, RI Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

B+
B-
Other Crime Grade
C+

$1.55 million

Cost of Crime™ for Reservoir, Providence, RI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,097 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Reservoir 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 Reservoir, Providence, RI Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Reservoir ranks in the 58th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 58% of neighborhoods but less safe than 42%. This analysis applies only to Reservoir's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Reservoir is 32.64 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Reservoir Residents generally consider the southeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Reservoir varies by area - ranging from 1 in 15 in the northwest areas to 1 in 60 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Reservoir, Providence, RI see the most incidents - about 40 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Reservoir, Providence, RI

The total projected cost of crime in Reservoir for 2025 is $1,553,061. This translates to approximately $362 per resident and $1,097 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Reservoir. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

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

Reservoir, Providence, RI: $362
West End, Providence, RI: $332
Elmhurst, Providence, RI: $258
Rhode Island: $257
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Reservoir is $362 per year, which is $102 less than the national average and $105 more than Providence's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Reservoir:
  • In West End, Providence, RI, crime costs $332 per person, which is $30 less than in Reservoir.
  • In Elmhurst, Providence, RI, crime costs $258 per person, which is $104 less than in Reservoir

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Reservoir for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Reservoir
Cost per Reservoir Resident
Murder
$191,892
$45
Rape/Sexual Assault
$176,451
$41
Robbery
$55,606
$13
Assault
$250,053
$58
Kidnapping
$8,170
$2
Vehicle Theft
$138,201
$32
Burglary
$90,580
$21
Theft
$359,061
$84
Arson
$9,263
$2
Vandalism
$185,779
$43
Animal Cruelty
$2,215
$1
Drug Crimes
$67,262
$16
Identity Theft
$18,529
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$1,553,061
$362

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Reservoir, Providence, 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 Reservoir totals $2,213,687 ($516 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,766,748 ($878 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 Reservoir 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 southwest 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 have the same problem. Of Reservoir’s 4,291 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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Reservoir 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 Reservoir residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.029
Robbery
0.4120
Rape
0.6782
Murder
0.0238
Total Violent Crime
3.143 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
16.16
Vehicle Theft
2.080
Burglary
2.327
Arson
0.0894
Total Property Crime
20.65 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0314
Drug Crimes
2.119
Vandalism
6.060
Identity Theft
0.5579
Animal Cruelty
0.0698
Total "Other" Rate
8.839 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Reservoir 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
B+
D+
D+
C-
B-
B-
A+
A-
A-
D
D
D
D
D-
D-
C+
D
D
B
D
D
C+
C+
C+
B-
B+
B+
B+
B-
B-

Considering only the crime rate, Reservoir 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 Reservoir, Providence, RI average SchoolGrade of F, with 15% actual proficiency versus 22% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Reservoir schools on SchoolGrade

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