The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in West Kingston, RI: Crime Maps and Statistics

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Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A+
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$863,330

Cost of Crime™ for West Kingston, RI

In 2025, crime will cost $506 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in West Kingston 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 West Kingston, RI Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. West Kingston ranks in the 84th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 84% of cities but less safe than 16%. This analysis applies only to West Kingston's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in West Kingston is 14.11 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West Kingston Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in West Kingston varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 55 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 111 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of West Kingston, RI see the most incidents - about 11 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in West Kingston, RI

The total projected cost of crime in West Kingston for 2025 is $863,330. This translates to approximately $189 per resident and $506 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in West Kingston. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in West Kingston Compared to Other Cities?

West Kingston, RI:	$189
Newport, RI:	$343
Portsmouth, RI:	$157
Rhode Island:	$257
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in West Kingston is $189 per year, which is $275 less than the national average and $68 less than Rhode Island's state average. Below we compare cities similar to West Kingston:

In Newport, RI, crime costs $343 per person, which is $154 more than in West Kingston.
In Portsmouth, RI, crime costs $157 per person, which is $32 less than in West Kingston

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to West Kingston	Cost per West Kingston Resident
Murder	$209,719	$46
Rape/Sexual Assault	$175,788	$38
Robbery	$20,948	$5
Assault	$49,563	$11
Kidnapping	$15,596	$3
Vehicle Theft	$29,804	$7
Burglary	$40,028	$9
Theft	$157,585	$34
Arson	$7,557	$2
Vandalism	$120,815	$26
Animal Cruelty	$1,400	$0
Drug Crimes	$31,215	$7
Identity Theft	$3,313	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$863,330	$189

The Intangible Cost of Crime in West Kingston, 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 West Kingston totals $2,255,396 ($493 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,118,726 ($682 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 West Kingston 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 southeast 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 West Kingston’s 4,571 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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West Kingston 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 West Kingston residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.3776
Robbery	0.1457
Rape	0.6343
Murder	0.0244
Total Violent Crime	1.182 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.657
Vehicle Theft	0.4211
Burglary	0.9655
Arson	0.0685
Total Property Crime	8.112 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0563
Drug Crimes	0.9232
Vandalism	3.700
Identity Theft	0.0936
Animal Cruelty	0.0414
Total "Other" Rate	4.814 (B+)

Individual West Kingston Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Slocum, RI	B+	A+	B+
Richmond, RI	A+	A+	A
Kingston, RI	A	A	A
Carolina, RI	A	A+	A
Wyoming, RI	A+	A+	A+
Kenyon, RI	A	A+	A
Exeter, RI	A-	A+	A-
Fisherville, RI	A-	A+	A-
Wakefield, RI	A	A+	B+
South Kingstown, RI	A+	A+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

West Kingston 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
Lexington, MI	D	C+	C+
Butler, IN	B	A-	A-
Union City, IN	C+	C+	C+
Aurora, OR	C	C+	C+
New Market, VA	B	A-	A-
Kewaunee, WI	C	C	C
Port Republic, MD	A-	B	B
Evendale, OH	D+	B+	B+
Evart, MI	C-	D-	D-
Slaughterville, OK	B-	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, West Kingston is safer than the Rhode Island state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in West Kingston, RI average SchoolGrade of B, with 47% actual proficiency versus 52% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See West Kingston schools on SchoolGrade

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