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Is Newport, Rhode Island Safe?

Population 24,251 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 24,251, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Newport earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,334 per 100K.

Newport Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNewportRhode Island AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate319.4338.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1845.32112.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate218.0--268.2
Theft Rate1334.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate198.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

319/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1845/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Newport

Violent crime in Newport is close to the national average. The rate of 319.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1845.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,334 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Newport Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault218
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary317
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,334
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft198
062% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Newport Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newport
319.4
State
338.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newport
1845.3
State
2112.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Newport Safety

Is Newport safe?
Not especially. Newport earns a C with a crime rate of 216.5 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 Newport?
216.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 319.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1845.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Newport safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Newport's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,334 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Newport?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Newport generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Newport police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Newport?
No. Crime in Newport has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Newport compare to other cities in Rhode Island?
Middle of the pack for Rhode Island. Newport isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Rhode Island cities.
How safe is Newport to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Newport?
Bad. A C grade and 216.5 per-thousand rate put Newport below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 319 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Newport?
319.4 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (218), robbery (67), 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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