Providence, RI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Providence Police Department serves the city of Providence, RI in Providence County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 12,819 violent crimes and 22,952 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 111.3 per 100k residents, which is 4.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 138.2 per 100k, 15.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 9 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 CHomicide
Grade CRape
Grade ARobbery
Grade CAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 111.3 | C | 12819 | 106.2 | +4.8% |
| Property Crime | 138.2 | B | 22952 | 163.6 | -15.5% |
| Homicide | 0.5 | C | 67 | 0.5 | -0.5% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 391 | 3.5 | -55.3% |
| Robbery | 5.8 | C | 818 | 5.8 | -0.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.8 | B | 2466 | 22.3 | -33.6% |
| Burglary | 11.6 | A | 2507 | 24.0 | -51.7% |
| Larceny | 105.5 | C | 17474 | 116.4 | -9.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.1 | C | 2942 | 22.2 | -4.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 4 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woonsocket | 0 miles | C 114.0 | B 121.0 | Violent: 2.5% higher Property: 12.4% lower |
| Glocester | 0 miles | A 39.2 | A 9.8 | Violent: 64.8% lower Property: 92.9% lower |
| Smithfield | 3 miles | A 27.3 | A 31.8 | Violent: 75.5% lower Property: 77.0% lower |
| Johnston | 5 miles | A 37.2 | A 91.3 | Violent: 66.6% lower Property: 34.0% lower |
| North Providence | 6 miles | A 59.0 | A 64.9 | Violent: 47.0% lower Property: 53.0% lower |