2026 Compare Cities Crime:
North Providence, RI vs New Bedford, MA

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- New Bedford has 77% more violent crime than North Providence.
- New Bedford has 55% more property crime than North Providence.
 North Providence, RINew Bedford, MAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock48.722.7
 Property Crime21.2  Unlock35.4

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Grew up here, returned here to assist family after lining/working South of Boston, San Diego, then North of Boston respectively. Outside of the quaint/Historic Downtown  More

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Over 14 years ago

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Over 16 years ago

While unemployment is always a problem here, this city is no worse than any other old Northeastern city. Yes, we do have crime and bad areas, just as any other city  More

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