Smithfield, RI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Smithfield Police Department serves the city of Smithfield, RI in Providence County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 343 violent crimes and 776 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 27.3 per 100k residents, which is 74.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 31.8 per 100k, 80.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 27.3 | A | 343 | 106.2 | -74.3% |
| Property Crime | 31.8 | A | 776 | 163.6 | -80.6% |
| Larceny | 31.8 | A | 660 | 116.4 | -72.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 3 miles | C 111.3 | B 138.2 | Violent: 308.0% higher Property: 334.3% higher |
| Woonsocket | 3 miles | C 114.0 | B 121.0 | Violent: 318.0% higher Property: 280.3% higher |
| Glocester | 3 miles | A 39.2 | A 9.8 | Violent: 43.7% higher Property: 69.2% lower |
| North Providence | 5 miles | A 59.0 | A 64.9 | Violent: 116.4% higher Property: 104.1% higher |
| Johnston | 5 miles | A 37.2 | A 91.3 | Violent: 36.3% higher Property: 186.8% higher |