Crime & Safety in Providence, RI

Providence has a violent crime rate of 496 per 100,000 residents, 31% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 296.0 per 100,000, robbery at 134.1, rape at 59.0. The murder rate is 7.2 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,011 per 100,000, 54% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,350, burglary at 398, vehicle theft at 264 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 28 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Providence receives a safety grade of F.