Newport County, RI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Newport County in RI is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,744 violent crimes and 3,864 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.6 per 100k residents, which is -49.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 54.5 per 100k, -66.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 AHomicide
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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 53.6 | A | 3744 | 106.2 | -49.5% |
| Property Crime | 54.5 | A | 3864 | 163.6 | -66.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 172 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 27 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.1 | A | 380 | 22.3 | -86.2% |
| Burglary | 8.4 | A | 507 | 24.0 | -65.2% |
| Larceny | 45.1 | A | 3093 | 116.4 | -61.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.0 | A | 221 | 22.2 | -95.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jamestown Police Department
Jamestown, RI
Middletown Police Department
Middletown, RI
Newport Police Department
Newport, RI
Portsmouth Police Department
Portsmouth, RI
Tiverton Police Department
Tiverton, RI
Little Compton Police Department
Little Compton, RI