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Safest Cities in Rhode Island (2026 Rankings)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2024 FBI UCR data

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 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Crime Rate
23.3per 1K
Below National Avg
3of 8 cities
Above National Avg
5of 8 cities

All 8 Cities Ranked by Safety

#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. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Most Dangerous Cities in Rhode Island

The highest crime rates among tracked cities in Rhode Island. These cities have the most crime per capita based on FBI data.

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 Safety in Rhode Island

What is the safest city in Rhode Island?
As of 2026, 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 10 safest cities in Rhode Island?
Based on 2026 FBI Uniform Crime Report data, the top 10 safest cities in Rhode Island based on crime rate are: Newport, East Providence, Cranston, Central Falls, Providence, Warwick, Woonsocket, Pawtucket.
What is the most dangerous city in Rhode Island?
Pawtucket has the highest crime rate in Rhode Island at 25.5 per 1,000 residents, earning a C+ safety grade.
What is the average crime rate in Rhode Island?
The average crime rate across 8 tracked cities in Rhode Island is 23.3 per 1,000 residents. The average violent crime rate is 394 per 100K and property crime averages 1935 per 100K.
Is Rhode Island safe to live in?
Rhode Island has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 394 per 100K (national: 363.8). However, safety varies widely by city. Newport earns a B- while Pawtucket gets a C+. 3 of 8 cities have crime rates at or below the national average.
How many cities are ranked in Rhode Island?
8 cities in Rhode Island are ranked using FBI Uniform Crime Report data. 3 have crime rates at or below the national average.
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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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