Lihue, HI has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States, with a violent crime rate of 9.1, well below the national average of 22.7. However, property crime is slightly higher in Lihue, with a rate of 27.2 compared to the US average of 35.4. This may be due to the town's bustling tourist industry, as tourists are often targets for property crimes such as theft and burglary. Despite this, residents and visitors can feel relatively safe in Lihue, knowing that the crime rates are lower than the national average. However, it is still important to take precautions and be aware of one's surroundings to avoid becoming a victim of crime.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lihue violent crime is 9.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Lihue property crime is 27.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Lihue, Hawaii does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Unalaska, Alaska. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Unalaska, Hawaii. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.