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

Crime per Capita in Waipio

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

 

Waipio, HI Map of Crime Rates
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F

Overall Crime Grade™

C-
F
Other Crime Grade
C-

$42,601

Cost of Crime™ for Waipio, HI

In 2025, crime will cost $1,667 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Waipio ranks in the 4th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 4% of cities but less safe than 96%. This analysis applies only to Waipio's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Waipio is 64.46 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Waipio, HI

The total projected cost of crime in Waipio for 2025 is $42,601. This translates to approximately $617 per resident and $1,667 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Waipio. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 64.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.0%

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

Waipio, HI: $617
Kaunakakai, HI: $562
Kaneohe Station, HI: $194
Hawaii: $326
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Waipio is $617 per year, which is $153 more than the national average and $292 more than Hawaii's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Waipio:
  • In Kaunakakai, HI, crime costs $562 per person, which is $56 less than in Waipio.
  • In Kaneohe Station, HI, crime costs $194 per person, which is $423 less than in Waipio

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Waipio for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Waipio
Cost per Waipio Resident
Murder
$5,049
$73
Rape/Sexual Assault
$3,197
$46
Robbery
$1,049
$15
Assault
$4,432
$64
Kidnapping
$1,246
$18
Vehicle Theft
$3,777
$55
Burglary
$3,797
$55
Theft
$14,628
$212
Arson
$454
$7
Vandalism
$2,140
$31
Animal Cruelty
$47
$1
Drug Crimes
$2,080
$30
Identity Theft
$703
$10
Total Cost of Crime
$42,601
$617

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Waipio, 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 Waipio totals $50,492 ($732 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $93,094 ($1,349 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 Waipio 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 Waipio’s 69 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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Waipio 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 Waipio residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.237
Robbery
0.4836
Rape
0.7642
Murder
0.0389
Total Violent Crime
3.523 (C-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
40.94
Vehicle Theft
3.535
Burglary
6.068
Arson
0.2725
Total Property Crime
50.81 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2979
Drug Crimes
4.075
Vandalism
4.342
Identity Theft
1.317
Animal Cruelty
0.0922
Total "Other" Rate
10.12 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D
C+
D-
F
C-
F
F
C-
F
F
D+
F
D-
C-
F
D
C
D-
D-
C
F
C-
C+
D
F
F
F
D-
C
F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Waipio 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
A
B-
B-
C-
B
B
D
C+
C+
B
C-
C-
C
D-
D-
C
C+
C+
B-
A
A
D-
C+
C+
B-
C
C
C-
C+
C+

Considering only the crime rate, Waipio 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 Waipio, HI average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Waipio schools on SchoolGrade

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