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Safest Cities in Rhode Island — 2027 Rankings

Updated October 2026 · 8 cities ranked · Based on FBI UCR data

In the 2027 rankings, Newport is the safest city in Rhode Island with a crime rate of 21 per 1,000 residents, earning a B- safety grade. East Providence (21.5/1K) and Cranston (21.9/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 8 cities with FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

These 2027 rankings use 2023 FBI UCR data — the most recent available. Rankings will be updated as 2024 FBI data is released.

Avg Crime Rate
23.3per 1K
Avg Violent Crime
394per 100K
Avg Property Crime
1935per 100K

All 8 Cities Ranked by Safety (2027)

#CityGradeCrime/1K
1Newport
B-
21
2East Providence
B-
21.5
3Cranston
B-
21.9
4Central Falls
B-
22.6
5Providence
C+
24
6Warwick
C+
24.6
7Woonsocket
C+
25.1
8Pawtucket
C+
25.5

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. FBI Uniform Crime Report data projected for 2027.

Most Dangerous Cities in Rhode Island (2027)

1
C+
Pawtucket25.5/1K · Moderate · Violent: 402/100K
2
C+
Woonsocket25.1/1K · Moderate · Violent: 422/100K
3
C+
Warwick24.6/1K · Moderate · Violent: 398/100K
4
C+
Providence24/1K · Moderate · Violent: 448/100K
5
B-
Central Falls22.6/1K · Moderate · Violent: 381/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island Safety in 2027

What is the safest city in Rhode Island in 2027?
Based on the latest FBI UCR data projected into 2027, Newport is the safest city in Rhode Island with a crime rate of 21 per 1,000 residents and a B- safety grade. It ranks above 55% of all US cities.
What are the top safest cities in Rhode Island for 2027?
The safest cities in Rhode Island for 2027, ranked by lowest crime rate: Newport, East Providence, Cranston, Central Falls, Providence, Warwick, Woonsocket, Pawtucket. Based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.
What is the most dangerous city in Rhode Island in 2027?
Pawtucket has the highest crime rate in Rhode Island at 25.5 per 1,000 residents, earning a C+ safety grade in the 2027 rankings.
How are Rhode Island 2027 safety rankings calculated?
Rankings use 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset — as the baseline for 2027 projections. Cities are graded A+ through F based on combined violent and property crime rates compared to national distributions. Rankings will be updated when 2024 FBI data is released.
Is Rhode Island safe to live in 2027?
Rhode Island has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 394 per 100K (national: 363.8). Safety varies by city — Newport earns a B- while Pawtucket gets a C+.
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2027 rankings are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset available. Rankings will be updated when 2024 data is released by the FBI in late 2025. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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