Safest Cities in Rhode Island 2024
Average Crime Rate
National Average
Combined Population
Overview: Safest Cities in Rhode Island
These 12 cities have the lowest crime rates in Rhode Island, based on 2024 FBI data. The safest cities average just 1,153 crimes per 100,000 residents — 58% below the national average of 2,752.
The top 3 safest cities are Cumberland (RI, crime rate: 594), North Providence (RI, crime rate: 739), and East Providence (RI, crime rate: 755).
Full Rankings
| # | City | State | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumberland | RI | 37,213 | 593.9 | 59.1 | 534.8 | 89/100 |
| 2 | North Providence | RI | 34,355 | 739.3 | 104.8 | 634.6 | 86/100 |
| 3 | East Providence | RI | 47,555 | 754.9 | 73.6 | 681.3 | 86/100 |
| 4 | West Warwick | RI | 31,675 | 757.7 | 198.9 | 558.8 | 86/100 |
| 5 | North Kingstown | RI | 28,212 | 843.6 | 63.8 | 779.8 | 84/100 |
| 6 | Coventry | RI | 36,388 | 1,030.6 | 68.7 | 961.9 | 81/100 |
| 7 | Johnston | RI | 30,172 | 1,100.4 | 119.3 | 981.0 | 80/100 |
| 8 | Cranston | RI | 83,815 | 1,145.4 | 93.1 | 1,052.3 | 79/100 |
| 9 | Warwick | RI | 84,297 | 1,226.6 | 79.5 | 1,147.1 | 77/100 |
| 10 | Pawtucket | RI | 76,400 | 1,819.4 | 307.6 | 1,511.8 | 66/100 |
| 11 | Woonsocket | RI | 43,776 | 1,891.5 | 390.6 | 1,500.8 | 65/100 |
| 12 | Providence | RI | 193,679 | 1,934.6 | 276.8 | 1,657.9 | 64/100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Rhode Island?
Cumberland, RI is the safest city in Rhode Island with a total crime rate of 593.9 per 100,000 residents in 2024.
How are the safest cities determined?
Cities are ranked by total crime rate (violent + property crime) per 100,000 residents using 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Only cities with 25,000+ residents are included.
What crime rate is considered safe?
Cities on this list average 1,153 crimes per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 2,752. Generally, a rate under 2,000 per 100K is considered low.