Pawtucket, RI Crime Rates & Map

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9%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

22%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

15%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Pawtucket_{/100k people}	Rhode Island_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,904	n/a (estimate)	2,540	1,458	2,324
Murder	3	n/a	4.0	1.5	6.3
Rape	36	n/a	48.0	38.0	40.0
Robbery	35	n/a	46.7	24.6	66.1
Assault	141	n/a	188.1	108.3	268.2
Violent crime	215	n/a (estimate)	287	172	370
Burglary	152	n/a	202.8	128.1	269.8
Theft	1,304	n/a	1,739.4	997.6	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	233	n/a	310.8	159.6	282.7
Property crime	1,689	n/a (estimate)	2,253	1,285	1,954

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Crime Quick Facts

Pawtucket crime rates are 9% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Pawtucket are 22% lower than the national average
In Pawtucket you have a 1 in 40 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Pawtucket is safer than 26% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Pawtucket has increased by 15%

Pawtucket crime map

The Pawtucket crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Pawtucket as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Pawtucket crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Pawtucket crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Daily Crime In Pawtucket (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Pawtucket for every 100,000 residents. The Pawtucket total amount of daily crime is 1.74 times more than the Rhode Island average and 1.09 times more than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Pawtucket, is 1.66 times more than the Rhode Island average, and it is 1.29 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Pawtucket has a daily crime average that is 1.75 times more than the Rhode Island average and 1.15 times more than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Pawtucket (higher is better)

Is Pawtucket safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Rhode Island as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Pawtucket to other cities in the state and across the country, Pawtucket is 17% safer than other cities of Rhode Island and 26% safer than other cities in the nation. Pawtucket has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Pawtucket

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Pawtucket is 1 in 349

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Pawtucket is 1 in 45

The chance of being a victim of crime in Pawtucket is 1 in 40

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Pawtucket? In Pawtucket, you have a 1 in 349 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 45. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Pawtucket, RI is 1 in 40.

Year Over Year Crime In Pawtucket (per 100,000 people)

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Pawtucket, Rhode Island (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Pawtucket has decreased by 34%, the amount of property crime in Pawtucket has increased by 28%, and the total amount of crime in Pawtucket has increased by 16% year over year.

Pawtucket police department

Item	Pawtucket	Rhode Island	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	170	1,505	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.4	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 170 Pawtucket police officers. This results in 2.4 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 7.1% less than the Rhode Island average and 26.4% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Rhode Island

State	Total offenders	Rhode Island_/100K	National_/100K
Rhode Island	n/a	n/a	n/a

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Chepachet, RI	1,673	59	439	498
Franklin Town, MA	33,644	88	456	544
North Seekonk, MA	2,158	153	510	663
Norton Center, MA	2,758	162	540	702
Ocean Grove, MA	2,434	169	561	729
East Providence, RI	47,442	66	838	905
Foxborough, MA	6,119	248	674	922
Pawtucket, RI	71,821	287	2,253	2,540

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Lauderhill, FL	71,827	406	2,457	2,863
Frederick, MD	71,843	372	1,555	1,926
Decatur, IL	71,857	705	2,474	3,179
Pittsburg, CA	71,723	596	2,187	2,783
Redlands, CA	71,680	280	3,079	3,359
Pawtucket, RI	71,821	287	2,253	2,540

Source: The Pawtucket, RI crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.