Bristol County, RI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bristol County in RI is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,299 violent crimes and 1,387 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 70.7 per 100k residents, which is -33.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 50.0 per 100k, -69.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate70.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,299 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents120 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate50.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,387 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents167 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate42.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,146 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 70.7 | B | 1299 | 106.2 | -33.4% |
| Property Crime | 50.0 | A | 1387 | 163.6 | -69.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 43 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 11 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.0 | A | 120 | 22.3 | -59.7% |
| Burglary | 1.9 | A | 167 | 24.0 | -91.9% |
| Larceny | 42.1 | A | 1146 | 116.4 | -63.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.0 | A | 63 | 22.2 | -73.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Barrington Police Department
Barrington, RI
Bristol Police Department
Bristol, RI
Warren Police Department
Warren, RI