Kauai, HI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Kauai Police Department serves the city of Kauai, HI in Kauai County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,948 violent crimes and 6,912 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 176.7 per 100k residents, which is 66.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 163.2 per 100k, 0.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 25 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate176.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,948 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents285 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents687 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate163.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,912 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,157 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate124.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,977 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents562 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 176.7 | F | 5948 | 106.2 | +66.4% |
| Property Crime | 163.2 | C | 6912 | 163.6 | -0.2% |
| Rape | 10.8 | F | 285 | 3.5 | +205.1% |
| Robbery | 1.4 | A | 66 | 5.8 | -76.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.5 | A | 687 | 22.3 | -39.4% |
| Burglary | 16.2 | B | 1157 | 24.0 | -32.6% |
| Larceny | 124.1 | C | 4977 | 116.4 | +6.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.5 | B | 562 | 22.2 | -20.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 25 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 10 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 6 |