Crime & Safety in Newport, RI

Newport has a violent crime rate of 277 per 100,000 residents, 27% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 166.8 per 100,000, robbery at 32.5, rape at 77.3. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,184 per 100,000, 11% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,778, burglary at 321, vehicle theft at 85 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 2 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Newport receives a safety grade of F.