Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Newport has a violent crime rate of 973 per 100,000 residents, 156% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 869.4 per 100,000, robbery at 14.7, rape at 88.4. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 8,739 per 100,000, 346% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 7,073, burglary at 766, vehicle theft at 899 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 7 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Newport receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Newport vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)