Providence, RI Crime


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Providence, Rhode Island has been experiencing a concerning amount of crime in recent years. According to the background information provided, the city's violent crime rate is 30.4, significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. In addition, the property crime rate in Providence is also higher than the national average, at 53.1 compared to 35.4. This encompasses crimes like burglary, theft, and vandalism. These statistics paint a troubling picture of the safety and security in Providence, making it a cause for concern for both residents and visitors alike. Law enforcement and community leaders are working towards solutions to decrease crime rates and create a safer environment for all members of the community.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Providence violent crime is 30.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Providence property crime is 53.1. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Providence, RI Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
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North Providence, RI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32019
East Providence, RI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Pawtucket, RI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Cranston, RI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52019
Johnston, RI  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Worcester, MA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock372019
Cambridge, MA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock412019
Lowell, MA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock572019
Springfield, MA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock612019
Hartford, CT  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock652019

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

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Over 7 years ago

I think I hate this city more then my  More

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Over 9 years ago

I currently live in Rockford IL and just graduated college for broadcasting. I want to move out of this depressing, negative city and was thinking about Providence,  More

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And I've been to San Francisco and Seattle, so that's saying a lot. If you like pot, good for you, my annoyance is with all the people who smoke pot plainly in  More

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