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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$199,809

Cost of Crime™ for Waiohinu, HI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,597 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Waiohinu ranks in the 2nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 2% of cities but less safe than 98%. This analysis applies only to Waiohinu's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Waiohinu is 76.62 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Waiohinu Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Waiohinu varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 10 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 26 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Waiohinu, HI see the most incidents - about 12 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Waiohinu, HI

The total projected cost of crime in Waiohinu for 2025 is $199,809. This translates to approximately $727 per resident and $1,597 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Waiohinu. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 64.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.1%

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

Waiohinu, HI:	$727
Kaunakakai, HI:	$562
Kaneohe Station, HI:	$194
Hawaii:	$326
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Waiohinu is $727 per year, which is $262 more than the national average and $401 more than Hawaii's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Waiohinu:

In Kaunakakai, HI, crime costs $562 per person, which is $165 less than in Waiohinu.
In Kaneohe Station, HI, crime costs $194 per person, which is $532 less than in Waiohinu

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Waiohinu	Cost per Waiohinu Resident
Murder	$17,996	$65
Rape/Sexual Assault	$12,869	$47
Robbery	$7,402	$27
Assault	$26,714	$97
Kidnapping	$7,013	$26
Vehicle Theft	$16,401	$60
Burglary	$16,811	$61
Theft	$69,237	$252
Arson	$1,950	$7
Vandalism	$12,224	$44
Animal Cruelty	$211	$1
Drug Crimes	$7,674	$28
Identity Theft	$3,307	$12
Total Cost of Crime	$199,809	$727

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Waiohinu, 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 Waiohinu totals $192,129 ($699 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $391,937 ($1,425 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 Waiohinu 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 city has few 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 Waiohinu’s 275 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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Waiohinu 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 Waiohinu residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.383
Robbery	0.8557
Rape	0.7718
Murder	0.0348
Total Violent Crime	5.045 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	48.61
Vehicle Theft	3.851
Burglary	6.740
Arson	0.2937
Total Property Crime	59.50 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.4206
Drug Crimes	3.773
Vandalism	6.222
Identity Theft	1.554
Animal Cruelty	0.1036
Total "Other" Rate	12.07 (D+)

Individual Waiohinu Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Naalehu, HI	D	B	D-
Ocean View, HI	F	D	F
Punaluu, HI	F	D-	F
Hawaiian Ocean View, HI	D-	C-	F
Pahala, HI	F	D-	F
Papa, HI	F	D+	F
Hookena, HI	F	C-	F
Captain Cook, HI	D-	C	F
Honaunau-Napoopoo, HI	D	C+	D-
Volcano, HI	D	C-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Waiohinu is higher 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
Neath, PA	A+	A	A
Mill Creek, IL	A	A-	A-
Mill Iron, MT	D	D-	D-
Millbrook, PA	A+	A+	A+
Milo, AR	D-	F	F
Milo, OK	D-	B	B
Mimms, MS	C	A	A
Mitchell, WV	B-	B	B
Mizpah, NJ	A-	B	B
Mohegan, WV	D-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Waiohinu is less safe than the Hawaii state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Waiohinu, HI average SchoolGrade of F, with 14% actual proficiency versus 16% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Waiohinu schools on SchoolGrade

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