Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Newport has a violent crime rate of 1,229 per 100,000 residents, 223% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 1,015.4 per 100,000, robbery at 40.1, rape at 160.3. The murder rate is 13.4 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,930 per 100,000, 152% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,861, burglary at 935, vehicle theft at 134 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 4 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Newport receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Newport vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)