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Is Cranston, Rhode Island Safe?

Population 84,647 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Cranston means there's room for concern. The 229.6 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,742 per 100K.

Cranston Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCranstonRhode Island AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate316.6338.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1979.22112.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate220.0--268.2
Theft Rate1742.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate454.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

229.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

317/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1979/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cranston

Violent crime in Cranston is close to the national average. The rate of 316.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1979.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,742 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cranston Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault220
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary211
078% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,742
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft454
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cranston Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cranston
316.6
State
338.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cranston
1979.2
State
2112.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cranston Safety

Is Cranston safe?
Not especially. Cranston earns a C- with a crime rate of 229.6 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 Cranston?
229.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 316.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1979.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cranston safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Cranston's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,742 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cranston?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cranston generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cranston police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cranston?
Crime rates have held steady in Cranston, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Cranston compare to other cities in Rhode Island?
Below average for the state. Cranston ranks behind about 76% of Rhode Island cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Cranston to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Cranston?
Bad. A C- grade and 229.6 per-thousand rate put Cranston below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 317 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Cranston?
316.6 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (220), robbery (54), and murder (5.0) 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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