Charlestown, RI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Charlestown Police Department serves the city of Charlestown, RI in Washington County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 199 property crimes. Property crime averages 37.1 per 100k, 77.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Property Crime 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate37.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate37.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 37.1 | A | 199 | 163.6 | -77.3% |
| Larceny | 37.1 | A | 145 | 116.4 | -68.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narragansett | 3 miles | A 13.8 | A 41.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 11.3% higher |
| North Kingstown | 3 miles | A 57.3 | A 71.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 93.1% higher |
| Richmond | 3 miles | B 85.2 | A 12.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 67.2% lower |
| New Shoreham | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Hopkinton | 8 miles | A 35.5 | A 35.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 4.2% lower |