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Is Warwick, Rhode Island Safe?

Population 84,187 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Warwick faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,987 per 100K.

Warwick Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWarwickRhode Island AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate342.7338.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2269.82112.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate207.0--268.2
Theft Rate1987.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate424.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

343/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2270/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Warwick

Violent crime in Warwick is close to the national average. The rate of 342.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2269.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,987 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Warwick Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault207
077% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary293
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,987
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft424
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Warwick Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Warwick
342.7
State
338.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Warwick
2269.8
State
2112.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Warwick Safety

Is Warwick safe?
Not especially. Warwick earns a D with a crime rate of 261.3 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 Warwick?
261.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 342.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2269.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Warwick safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Warwick's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,987 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Warwick?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Warwick generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Warwick police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Warwick?
No. Crime in Warwick has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Warwick compare to other cities in Rhode Island?
Below average for the state. Warwick ranks behind about 73% of Rhode Island cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Warwick 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 Warwick?
Bad. A D grade and 261.3 per-thousand rate put Warwick below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 343 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Warwick?
342.7 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (207), robbery (60), 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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