Located in the smallest county in the state of Rhode Island, Bristol is a quaint coastal town known for its picturesque scenery and historic landmarks. However, beneath its charming exterior lies a crime rate that is lower than the national average. According to background information, the violent crime rate in Bristol, RI County is 8.4, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This can be attributed to the tight-knit community and strong sense of community pride in Bristol. Additionally, property crime in the county is also lower than the national average, at 20.4 compared to 35.4. While no place is completely free of crime, Bristol, RI County has managed to maintain a relatively safe environment for its residents and visitors, making it an attractive place to live and visit.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Bristol County violent crime is 8.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Bristol County property crime is 20.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Bristol, Rhode Island does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Warwick, Rhode Island. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Warwick, Rhode Island. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.