Kent County, RI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kent County in RI is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,269 violent crimes and 8,931 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 39.0 per 100k residents, which is -63.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 79.5 per 100k, -51.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 AAnnual Rate39.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,269 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents272 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents480 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate79.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,931 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents949 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate58.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,241 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents663 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 39.0 | A | 5269 | 106.2 | -63.3% |
| Property Crime | 79.5 | A | 8931 | 163.6 | -51.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.2 | A | 272 | 3.5 | -93.2% |
| Robbery | 0.5 | A | 70 | 5.8 | -91.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.2 | A | 480 | 22.3 | -85.6% |
| Burglary | 12.8 | A | 949 | 24.0 | -46.8% |
| Larceny | 58.9 | A | 7241 | 116.4 | -49.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.7 | A | 663 | 22.2 | -69.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Coventry Police Department
Coventry, RI
East Greenwich Police Department
East Greenwich, RI
Warwick Police Department
Warwick, RI
West Warwick Police Department
West Warwick, RI
West Greenwich Police Department
West Greenwich, RI