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

Crime per Capita in Wailua

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

 

Wailua, Kapaa, HI Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

A+
C
Other Crime Grade
A-

$2.25 million

Cost of Crime™ for Wailua, Kapaa, HI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,049 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Wailua ranks in the 61st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 61% of neighborhoods but less safe than 39%. This analysis applies only to Wailua's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Wailua is 31.46 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wailua Residents generally consider the east part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Wailua varies by area - ranging from 1 in 24 in the west areas to 1 in 79 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Wailua, Kapaa, HI see the most incidents - about 71 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Wailua, Kapaa, HI

The total projected cost of crime in Wailua for 2025 is $2,252,637. This translates to approximately $316 per resident and $1,049 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Wailua. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.1%

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

Wailua, Kapaa, HI: $316
Waikiki, Honolulu, HI: $559
Mililani Mauka-Launani Valley,: $193
Hawaii: $326
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Wailua is $316 per year, which is $149 less than the national average and $10 less than Kapaa's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Wailua:
  • In Waikiki, Honolulu, HI, crime costs $559 per person, which is $243 more than in Wailua.
  • In Mililani Mauka-Launani Valley,, crime costs $193 per person, which is $123 less than in Wailua

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Wailua for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Wailua
Cost per Wailua Resident
Murder
$249,425
$35
Rape/Sexual Assault
$216,719
$30
Robbery
$76,438
$11
Assault
$175,847
$25
Kidnapping
$103,748
$15
Vehicle Theft
$301,782
$42
Burglary
$88,246
$12
Theft
$772,734
$108
Arson
$41,392
$6
Vandalism
$62,683
$9
Animal Cruelty
$3,086
$0
Drug Crimes
$96,974
$14
Identity Theft
$63,563
$9
Total Cost of Crime
$2,252,637
$316

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Wailua, Kapaa, 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 Wailua totals $2,781,288 ($390 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,033,924 ($705 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 Wailua 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 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, of which Wailua has 2, have the same problem. Of Wailua’s 7,139 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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Wailua 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 Wailua residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.8577
Robbery
0.3404
Rape
0.5007
Murder
0.0186
Total Violent Crime
1.717 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
20.90
Vehicle Theft
2.730
Burglary
1.363
Arson
0.2401
Total Property Crime
25.23 (C)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2397
Drug Crimes
1.836
Vandalism
1.229
Identity Theft
1.150
Animal Cruelty
0.0584
Total "Other" Rate
4.514 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Wailua 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
D-
D-
D-
D-
F
F
F
F
F
A-
B+
B+
A
A+
A+
B
A
A
D-
C
C
C-
C
C
B+
A
A
C+
C+
C+

Considering only the crime rate, Wailua 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 Wailua, Kapaa, HI average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Wailua schools on SchoolGrade

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