Warwick, RI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Warwick Police Department serves the city of Warwick, RI in Kent County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,162 violent crimes and 5,491 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 56.4 per 100k residents, which is 46.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 109.2 per 100k, 33.3% 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 4 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 Rate56.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,162 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents121 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate109.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,491 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents444 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate94.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,628 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents380 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 56.4 | A | 2162 | 106.2 | -46.9% |
| Property Crime | 109.2 | B | 5491 | 163.6 | -33.3% |
| Rape | 1.2 | A | 121 | 3.5 | -66.1% |
| Robbery | 2.4 | A | 33 | 5.8 | -58.7% |
| Burglary | 12.0 | A | 444 | 24.0 | -50.1% |
| Larceny | 94.8 | B | 4628 | 116.4 | -18.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.4 | A | 380 | 22.2 | -89.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Greenwich | 3 miles | A 13.6 | A 101.6 | Violent: 76.0% lower Property: 6.9% lower |
| West Warwick | 3 miles | A 63.9 | A 48.0 | Violent: 13.4% higher Property: 56.1% lower |
| Scituate | 5 miles | A 28.7 | A 38.3 | Violent: 49.1% lower Property: 65.0% lower |
| Coventry | 5 miles | A 60.9 | A 94.2 | Violent: 8.1% higher Property: 13.7% lower |
| West Greenwich | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 44.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 59.4% lower |