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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$2.45 million

Cost of Crime™ for Waialua, HI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,183 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Waialua ranks in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 32% of cities but less safe than 68%. This analysis applies only to Waialua's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Waialua is 31.13 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Waialua Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Waialua varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 12 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 79 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Waialua, HI see the most incidents - about 61 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Waialua, HI

The total projected cost of crime in Waialua for 2025 is $2,445,354. This translates to approximately $431 per resident and $1,183 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Waialua. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

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

Waialua, HI:	$431
Kaunakakai, HI:	$562
Kaneohe Station, HI:	$194
Hawaii:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Waialua is $431 per year, which is $33 less than the national average and $105 more than Hawaii's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Waialua:

In Kaunakakai, HI, crime costs $562 per person, which is $131 more than in Waialua.
In Kaneohe Station, HI, crime costs $194 per person, which is $237 less than in Waialua

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Waialua	Cost per Waialua Resident
Murder	$289,155	$51
Rape/Sexual Assault	$173,669	$31
Robbery	$219,725	$39
Assault	$595,041	$105
Kidnapping	$30,314	$5
Vehicle Theft	$328,692	$58
Burglary	$206,063	$36
Theft	$398,527	$70
Arson	$33,448	$6
Vandalism	$46,767	$8
Animal Cruelty	$3,792	$1
Drug Crimes	$92,768	$16
Identity Theft	$27,392	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$2,445,354	$431

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Waialua, 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 Waialua totals $3,033,502 ($535 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,478,857 ($966 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 Waialua 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 east 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 have the same problem. Of Waialua’s 5,674 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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Waialua 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 Waialua residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.652
Robbery	1.231
Rape	0.5048
Murder	0.0271
Total Violent Crime	5.415 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.56
Vehicle Theft	3.741
Burglary	4.004
Arson	0.2441
Total Property Crime	21.55 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0881
Drug Crimes	2.210
Vandalism	1.154
Identity Theft	0.6237
Animal Cruelty	0.0904
Total "Other" Rate	4.166 (A-)

Individual Waialua Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Haleiwa, HI	C	C+	D
Makaha, HI	B	B+	C
Schofield Barracks, HI	A	A-	A-
Wahiawa, HI	B	B	C
Kunia, HI	C+	C	D+
Waianae, HI	B	B+	C+
Whitmore Village, HI	C+	B	D+
Mililani, HI	A	A	B
Kawela Bay, HI	D	D+	D-
Nanakuli, HI	C+	A-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Waialua is lower 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
Seagrove, NC	C-	C	C
Glencoe, AL	C+	B-	B-
Glendale, CO	F	F	F
Glendale, MO	F	B	B
Glendora, NJ	A-	A+	A+
Godley, TX	B	B+	B+
Gold Hill, OR	F	D+	D+
Greentown, IN	A	A	A
Sacaton, AZ	D	D-	D-
Sauk City, WI	B-	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Waialua is less safe than the Hawaii 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 Waialua, HI average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Waialua schools on SchoolGrade

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