The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Rhode Island: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$297.7 million

Cost of Crime™ for Rhode Island

In 2025, crime will cost $640 per household.

More cost data

Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island Safe?

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

The crime rate in Rhode Island is 21.87 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rhode Island Residents generally consider the southwest part of the state to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rhode Island varies by city - ranging from 1 in 37 in the central cities to 1 in 64 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Rhode Island see the most incidents - about 5,030 per year. In contrast, the south part of the state has the fewest, with approximately 944 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rhode Island

The total projected cost of crime in Rhode Island for 2025 is $297,654,348. This translates to approximately $257 per resident and $640 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Rhode Island. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Rhode Island Compared to Other States?

Rhode Island:	$257
New Mexico:	$835
New Jersey:	$240
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rhode Island is $257 per year, which is $207 less than the national average. Below we compare states similar to Rhode Island:

In New Mexico, crime costs $835 per person, which is $578 more than in Rhode Island.
In New Jersey, crime costs $240 per person, which is $17 less than in Rhode Island

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Rhode Island	Cost per Rhode Island Resident
Murder	$41.4 million	$36
Rape/Sexual Assault	$47.0 million	$41
Robbery	$8.66 million	$7
Assault	$35.3 million	$30
Kidnapping	$2.45 million	$2
Vehicle Theft	$27.6 million	$24
Burglary	$13.8 million	$12
Theft	$56.5 million	$49
Arson	$2.17 million	$2
Vandalism	$44.1 million	$38
Animal Cruelty	$478,427	$0
Drug Crimes	$15.2 million	$13
Identity Theft	$3.00 million	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$297,654,348	$257

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rhode Island

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 Rhode Island totals $513,394,137 ($443 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $811,048,484 ($700 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 Rhode Island 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 central part of the state 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, of which Rhode Island has 1, 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 Rhode Island has 288, have the same problem. Of Rhode Island’s 1,158,285 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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Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.062
Robbery	0.2376
Rape	0.6691
Murder	0.0190
Total Violent Crime	1.988 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.419
Vehicle Theft	1.540
Burglary	1.316
Arson	0.0774
Total Property Crime	12.35 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0349
Drug Crimes	1.772
Vandalism	5.329
Identity Theft	0.3341
Animal Cruelty	0.0558
Total "Other" Rate	7.527 (B+)

Individual Rhode Island Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby States

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

Nearby State	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Massachusetts	A+	C+	A+
Connecticut	B+	A+	B
New Hampshire	A	A+	A+
Vermont	B+	A-	C+
New Jersey	A+	A	A-
New York	A-	C	B-
Maine	A	A+	A
Delaware	D	C-	C-
Pennsylvania	A	A-	A-
Maryland	C	C-	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for State with Similar Populations

Rhode Island is lower versus other states of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in states with comparable overall population in the state‘s boundaries.

Similar State	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Alaska	C+	F	F
Wyoming	B+	A	A
Wisconsin	B	B-	B-
West Virginia	A-	B+	B+
Washington	D-	C	C
Virginia	B-	B+	B+
Vermont	B+	A-	A-
Utah	C-	B	B
Texas	D+	D+	D+
Maine	A	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Rhode Island is as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Rhode Island average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Rhode Island schools on SchoolGrade

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