Central Falls, RI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Central Falls Police Department serves the city of Central Falls, RI in Providence County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,269 violent crimes and 1,276 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 128.7 per 100k residents, which is 21.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 93.2 per 100k, 43.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 D
Annual Rate128.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,269 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents67 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate26.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate22.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents293 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate93.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,276 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents168 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate66.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents876 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate22.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents219 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime128.7D1269106.2+21.2%
Property Crime93.2A1276163.6-43.0%
Rape4.4D673.5+25.5%
Robbery26.6F615.8+357.7%
Aggravated Assault22.2C29322.3-0.3%
Burglary4.4A16824.0-81.5%
Larceny66.6A876116.4-42.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft22.2C21922.2+0.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Bisexual 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Pawtucket 1 miles
C 114.5
B 126.5
Violent: 11.0% lower
Property: 35.7% higher
Lincoln 2 miles
B 83.6
B 110.0
Violent: 35.0% lower
Property: 18.0% higher
Cumberland 3 miles
A 16.4
A 35.6
Violent: 87.2% lower
Property: 61.8% lower
North Providence 4 miles
A 59.0
A 64.9
Violent: 54.1% lower
Property: 30.3% lower
East Providence 6 miles
B 70.7
A 57.9
Violent: 45.0% lower
Property: 37.9% lower