East Providence, RI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The East Providence Police Department serves the city of East Providence, RI in Providence County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,305 violent crimes and 2,028 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 57.9 per 100k, 64.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 BHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FRobbery
Grade BAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 70.7 | B | 1305 | 106.2 | -33.4% |
| Property Crime | 57.9 | A | 2028 | 163.6 | -64.6% |
| Homicide | 2.1 | F | 2 | 0.5 | +301.6% |
| Rape | 6.4 | F | 79 | 3.5 | +81.8% |
| Robbery | 4.3 | B | 26 | 5.8 | -26.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.3 | A | 208 | 22.3 | -80.7% |
| Burglary | 21.4 | B | 247 | 24.0 | -10.8% |
| Larceny | 25.7 | A | 1493 | 116.4 | -77.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.6 | A | 268 | 22.2 | -61.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranston | 5 miles | A 27.9 | A 83.7 | Violent: 60.6% lower Property: 44.6% higher |
| Pawtucket | 5 miles | C 114.5 | B 126.5 | Violent: 61.9% higher Property: 118.6% higher |
| Central Falls | 6 miles | D 128.7 | A 93.2 | Violent: 82.0% higher Property: 61.1% higher |
| Warren | 7 miles | D 161.5 | A 80.8 | Violent: 128.4% higher Property: 39.6% higher |
| North Providence | 7 miles | A 59.0 | A 64.9 | Violent: 16.5% lower Property: 12.2% higher |