Rhode Island Crime Rate & Safety (2024)
FBI-verified crime statistics | Population: 1,000,447 | 0 reporting agencies
Violent Crime Rate
Property Crime Rate
Total Crime Rate
Rhode Island Crime Overview
In 2024, Rhode Island reported a total crime rate of 1,234.0 per 100,000 residents — 55% below the national average of 2,752.3. This ranks Rhode Island #1 out of 50 states (safest first).
Compared to the previous year, Rhode Island's crime rate decreased by 5.3%, with violent crime down 5.1%.
Within the state, Glocester is the safest city (crime rate: 163), while Providence has the highest rate (1,935).
Crime Breakdown
| Crime Type | Incidents | Rate per 100K | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 1,583 | 158.2 | 473.3 |
| Murder | 21 | 2.1 | 6.2 |
| Rape | 282 | 28.2 | 43.4 |
| Robbery | 238 | 23.8 | 93.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,039 | 103.9 | 330.0 |
| Property Crime | 10,762 | 1,075.7 | 2,279.1 |
| Burglary | 948 | 94.8 | 287.8 |
| Larceny-Theft | 8,588 | 858.4 | 1,638.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1,226 | 122.6 | 352.4 |
| Arson | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Cities in Rhode Island by Crime Rate
Cities ranked from safest to most dangerous (population 10,000+).
| # | City | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glocester | 10,427 | 163.0 | 48.0 | 97/100 |
| 2 | Bristol | 22,262 | 242.6 | 27.0 | 95/100 |
| 3 | Burrillville | 16,728 | 352.7 | 47.8 | 93/100 |
| 4 | Portsmouth | 17,579 | 358.4 | 11.4 | 93/100 |
| 5 | Narragansett | 14,591 | 486.6 | 82.2 | 91/100 |
| 6 | Cumberland | 37,213 | 593.9 | 59.1 | 89/100 |
| 7 | North Providence | 34,355 | 739.3 | 104.8 | 86/100 |
| 8 | Tiverton | 16,175 | 748.1 | 68.0 | 86/100 |
| 9 | East Providence | 47,555 | 754.9 | 73.6 | 86/100 |
| 10 | West Warwick | 31,675 | 757.7 | 198.9 | 86/100 |
| 11 | Barrington | 17,286 | 775.2 | 75.2 | 85/100 |
| 12 | North Kingstown | 28,212 | 843.6 | 63.8 | 84/100 |
| 13 | Warren | 11,286 | 850.6 | 115.2 | 84/100 |
| 14 | Middletown | 16,680 | 911.3 | 119.9 | 83/100 |
| 15 | Smithfield | 22,414 | 963.7 | 35.7 | 82/100 |
| 16 | Westerly | 23,540 | 981.3 | 68.0 | 82/100 |
| 17 | Coventry | 36,388 | 1,030.6 | 68.7 | 81/100 |
| 18 | Johnston | 30,172 | 1,100.4 | 119.3 | 80/100 |
| 19 | Cranston | 83,815 | 1,145.4 | 93.1 | 79/100 |
| 20 | North Smithfield | 12,796 | 1,195.7 | 62.5 | 78/100 |
| 21 | Lincoln | 23,308 | 1,197.0 | 85.8 | 78/100 |
| 22 | Warwick | 84,297 | 1,226.6 | 79.5 | 77/100 |
| 23 | Central Falls | 22,881 | 1,333.0 | 327.8 | 75/100 |
| 24 | Newport | 24,957 | 1,666.9 | 176.3 | 69/100 |
| 25 | Pawtucket | 76,400 | 1,819.4 | 307.6 | 66/100 |
| 26 | Woonsocket | 43,776 | 1,891.5 | 390.6 | 65/100 |
| 27 | Providence | 193,679 | 1,934.6 | 276.8 | 64/100 |
Rhode Island Crime Rate Trends
| Year | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,000,447 | 1,234.0 | 158.2 | 1,075.7 |
| 2023 | 1,027,855 | 1,303.0 | 166.8 | 1,136.3 |
| 2022 | 1,026,135 | 1,498.0 | 173.4 | 1,324.6 |
| 2021 | 1,028,582 | 1,450.9 | 201.0 | 1,250.0 |
| 2020 | 992,852 | 1,501.3 | 230.8 | 1,270.6 |
| 2019 | 994,713 | 1,781.3 | 223.4 | 1,557.9 |
Rhode Island vs Neighboring States
How does Rhode Island's crime rate compare to its neighbors?
| State | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate | vs Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 1,234.0 | 158.2 | 1,075.7 | — |
| Massachusetts | 1,398.7 | 312.0 | 1,086.7 | +13.3% |
| Connecticut | 1,745.6 | 159.2 | 1,586.4 | +41.5% |
Among neighboring states, Massachusetts has the lowest crime rate (1,399 per 100K). Connecticut has the highest (1,746 per 100K).