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Providence County, RI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Providence County in RI is served by 16 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 30,941 violent crimes and 50,291 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.3 per 100k residents, which is -42.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 72.3 per 100k, -55.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 A
Annual Rate61.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents30,941 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade B
Annual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents117 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,312 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade B
Annual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,407 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents5,442 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate72.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents50,291 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,190 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate51.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents37,513 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate12.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,297 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime61.3A30941106.2-42.3%
Property Crime72.3A50291163.6-55.8%
Homicide0.4B1170.5-34.1%
Rape2.3A13123.5-35.2%
Robbery4.3B14075.8-25.6%
Aggravated Assault6.0A544222.3-72.8%
Burglary7.0A619024.0-70.9%
Larceny51.7A37513116.4-55.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft12.7A629722.2-42.7%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Central Falls Police Department

Central Falls, RI

Cranston Police Department

Cranston, RI

Cumberland Police Department

Cumberland, RI

East Providence Police Department

East Providence, RI

Johnston Police Department

Johnston, RI

Lincoln Police Department

Lincoln, RI

North Providence Police Department

North Providence, RI

Pawtucket Police Department

Pawtucket, RI

Providence Police Department

Providence, RI

Scituate Police Department

Scituate, RI

Smithfield Police Department

Smithfield, RI

Woonsocket Police Department

Woonsocket, RI

Foster Police Department

Foster, RI

Glocester Police Department

Glocester, RI

North Smithfield Police Department

North Smithfield, RI

Burrillville Police Department

Burrillville, RI