West Warwick, RI Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West Warwick Police Department serves the city of West Warwick, RI in Kent County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,612 violent crimes and 1,149 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 63.9 per 100k residents, which is 39.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 48.0 per 100k, 70.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. 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 Rate63.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,612 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents188 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate48.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,149 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents238 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate28.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents757 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents132 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 63.9 | A | 1612 | 106.2 | -39.8% |
| Property Crime | 48.0 | A | 1149 | 163.6 | -70.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.0 | B | 188 | 22.3 | -28.2% |
| Burglary | 12.8 | A | 238 | 24.0 | -46.8% |
| Larceny | 28.8 | A | 757 | 116.4 | -75.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.4 | A | 132 | 22.2 | -71.2% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scituate | 2 miles | A 28.7 | A 38.3 | Violent: 55.1% lower Property: 20.2% lower |
| Coventry | 2 miles | A 60.9 | A 94.2 | Violent: 4.7% lower Property: 96.4% higher |
| Warwick | 3 miles | A 56.4 | B 109.2 | Violent: 11.8% lower Property: 127.6% higher |
| West Greenwich | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 44.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 7.5% lower |
| East Greenwich | 5 miles | A 13.6 | A 101.6 | Violent: 78.8% lower Property: 112.0% higher |