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

Crime per Capita in Upper South Providence

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Upper South Providence.

 

Upper South Providence, Providence, RI Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

B-
B
Other Crime Grade
C+

$2.19 million

Cost of Crime™ for Upper South Providence, Providence, RI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,255 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Upper South Providence ranks in the 60th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 60% of neighborhoods but less safe than 40%. This analysis applies only to Upper South Providence's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Upper South Providence is 31.65 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Upper South Providence Residents generally consider the southeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Upper South Providence varies by area - ranging from 1 in 20 in the east areas to 1 in 42 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Upper South Providence, Providence, RI see the most incidents - about 37 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Upper South Providence, Providence, RI

The total projected cost of crime in Upper South Providence for 2025 is $2,194,342. This translates to approximately $399 per resident and $1,255 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.0% of the median household income in Upper South Providence. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Upper South Providence Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Upper South Providence, Providence, RI: $399
West End, Providence, RI: $332
Elmhurst, Providence, RI: $258
Rhode Island: $257
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Upper South Providence is $399 per year, which is $66 less than the national average and $142 more than Providence's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Upper South Providence:
  • In West End, Providence, RI, crime costs $332 per person, which is $67 less than in Upper South Providence.
  • In Elmhurst, Providence, RI, crime costs $258 per person, which is $140 less than in Upper South Providence

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Upper South Providence for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Upper South Providence
Cost per Upper South Providence Resident
Murder
$388,677
$71
Rape/Sexual Assault
$228,332
$41
Robbery
$81,581
$15
Assault
$449,786
$82
Kidnapping
$7,705
$1
Vehicle Theft
$155,026
$28
Burglary
$95,061
$17
Theft
$426,506
$77
Arson
$9,848
$2
Vandalism
$234,298
$43
Animal Cruelty
$2,792
$1
Drug Crimes
$96,064
$17
Identity Theft
$18,666
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$2,194,342
$399

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Upper South Providence, 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 Upper South Providence totals $3,829,641 ($696 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,023,983 ($1,094 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 Upper South Providence 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 northwest 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 Upper South Providence’s 5,504 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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Upper South Providence 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 Upper South Providence residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.845
Robbery
0.4712
Rape
0.6842
Murder
0.0376
Total Violent Crime
4.038 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
14.96
Vehicle Theft
1.819
Burglary
1.904
Arson
0.0741
Total Property Crime
18.76 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0231
Drug Crimes
2.360
Vandalism
5.959
Identity Theft
0.4382
Animal Cruelty
0.0686
Total "Other" Rate
8.848 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Upper South Providence is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Upper South Providence.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Upper South Providence 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-
B-
B-
A
A+
A+
C-
D+
D+
F
D-
D-
C
D+
D+
A-
A
A
A+
A+
A+
F
D-
D-
C
B+
B+
D-
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, Upper South Providence 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 Upper South Providence, Providence, RI average SchoolGrade of F, with 7% actual proficiency versus 15% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Upper South Providence schools on SchoolGrade

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