Johnston, RI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Johnston Police Department serves the city of Johnston, RI in Providence County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 824 violent crimes and 1,820 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 37.2 per 100k residents, which is 65.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 91.3 per 100k, 44.2% 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 3 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 Rate37.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents824 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents100 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate91.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,820 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents264 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate64.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,298 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents246 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 37.2 | A | 824 | 106.2 | -65.0% |
| Property Crime | 91.3 | A | 1820 | 163.6 | -44.2% |
| Rape | 3.4 | C | 41 | 3.5 | -4.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.4 | A | 100 | 22.3 | -84.8% |
| Burglary | 13.5 | A | 264 | 24.0 | -43.7% |
| Larceny | 64.2 | A | 1298 | 116.4 | -44.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.5 | A | 246 | 22.2 | -39.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Providence | 3 miles | A 59.0 | A 64.9 | Violent: 58.8% higher Property: 28.8% lower |
| Cranston | 4 miles | A 27.9 | A 83.7 | Violent: 25.0% lower Property: 8.3% lower |
| Providence | 5 miles | C 111.3 | B 138.2 | Violent: 199.3% higher Property: 51.4% higher |
| Woonsocket | 5 miles | C 114.0 | B 121.0 | Violent: 206.7% higher Property: 32.6% higher |
| Glocester | 5 miles | A 39.2 | A 9.8 | Violent: 5.4% higher Property: 89.3% lower |