Providence, RI County has a relatively low rate of violent crime compared to the US average, at 14.4 compared to 22.7. However, its rate of property crime is slightly higher than the US average, with 30.9 compared to 35.4. Residents of Providence should be aware of this difference and take proper precautions when living and working in the area. Additionally, local authorities are committed to reducing crime rates throughout the county, as evidenced by their continued efforts to improve public safety in Providence and surrounding areas.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Providence County violent crime is 14.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Providence County property crime is 30.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Providence, Rhode Island does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Jersey City, New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Jersey City, Rhode Island. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.