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Is Central Falls, Rhode Island Safe?

Population 23,124 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Central Falls is a smaller community of 23,124 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 234.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,617 per 100K.

Central Falls Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCentral FallsRhode Island AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate321.0338.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2021.32112.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate265.0--268.2
Theft Rate1617.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate310.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

234.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

321/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2021/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Central Falls

Violent crime in Central Falls is close to the national average. The rate of 321.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2021.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,617 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Central Falls Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault265
099% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary309
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,617
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft310
097% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Central Falls Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Central Falls
321.0
State
338.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Central Falls
2021.3
State
2112.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Central Falls Safety

Is Central Falls safe?
Not especially. Central Falls earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Central Falls?
234.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 321.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2021.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Central Falls safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Central Falls's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,617 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Central Falls?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Central Falls generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Central Falls police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Central Falls?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Central Falls's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Central Falls compare to other cities in Rhode Island?
Below average for the state. Central Falls ranks behind about 65% of Rhode Island cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Central Falls to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Central Falls?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.2 per-thousand rate put Central Falls below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 321 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Central Falls?
321.0 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (265), robbery (62), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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