Newport, RI County has a significantly lower crime rate compared to the national average. According to background information, the county's violent crime rate is 9.2, which is much lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that individuals living in Newport, RI County are less likely to become victims of violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, the property crime rate in Newport, RI County is 23.3, which is also lower than the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics show that Newport, RI County is a relatively safe place to live, with lower rates of both violent and property crimes compared to the rest of the United States. However, it is important to continue working towards reducing crime in the county to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Newport County violent crime is 9.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Newport County property crime is 23.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Newport, 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.