Cranston, RI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cranston Police Department serves the city of Cranston, RI in Providence County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,374 violent crimes and 4,876 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 27.9 per 100k residents, which is 73.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 83.7 per 100k, 48.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 7 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
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate27.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,374 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents72 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents336 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate83.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,876 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents576 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate60.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,782 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents469 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 27.9 | A | 2374 | 106.2 | -73.8% |
| Property Crime | 83.7 | A | 4876 | 163.6 | -48.9% |
| Rape | 1.2 | A | 136 | 3.5 | -65.8% |
| Robbery | 1.2 | A | 72 | 5.8 | -79.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.3 | A | 336 | 22.3 | -67.3% |
| Burglary | 9.7 | A | 576 | 24.0 | -59.6% |
| Larceny | 60.6 | A | 3782 | 116.4 | -47.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.1 | A | 469 | 22.2 | -45.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston | 4 miles | A 37.2 | A 91.3 | Violent: 33.4% higher Property: 9.1% higher |
| North Providence | 4 miles | A 59.0 | A 64.9 | Violent: 111.7% higher Property: 22.4% lower |
| East Providence | 5 miles | B 70.7 | A 57.9 | Violent: 153.7% higher Property: 30.8% lower |
| Pawtucket | 6 miles | C 114.5 | B 126.5 | Violent: 310.7% higher Property: 51.2% higher |
| Central Falls | 6 miles | D 128.7 | A 93.2 | Violent: 361.6% higher Property: 11.4% higher |