Woonsocket, RI Crime Rates & Map

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4%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

22%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

9%

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}	Woonsocket_{/100k people}	Rhode Island_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	960	n/a (estimate)	2,236	1,458	2,324
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	1.5	6.3
Rape	24	n/a	55.9	38.0	40.0
Robbery	26	n/a	60.6	24.6	66.1
Assault	143	n/a	333.1	108.3	268.2
Violent crime	193	n/a (estimate)	450	172	370
Burglary	128	n/a	298.2	128.1	269.8
Theft	518	n/a	1,206.8	997.6	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	121	n/a	281.9	159.6	282.7
Property crime	767	n/a (estimate)	1,787	1,285	1,954

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Crime Quick Facts

Woonsocket crime rates are 4% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Woonsocket are 22% higher than the national average
In Woonsocket you have a 1 in 45 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Woonsocket is safer than 21% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Woonsocket has decreased by 2%

Woonsocket crime map

The Woonsocket crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Woonsocket, RI per 100,000 people. In Woonsocket, the total number of daily crimes is 1.53 times more than the Rhode Island average and 1.04 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Woonsocket is 2.61 times more than the Rhode Island average and 1.22 times more than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Woonsocket has a daily crime rate that is 1.39 times more than the Rhode Island average and 1.09 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Woonsocket (higher is better)

Is Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket to other cities in the state and across the country, Woonsocket is 0% safer than other cities of Rhode Island and 21% safer than other cities in the nation. Woonsocket has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Woonsocket

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Woonsocket is 1 in 223

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Woonsocket is 1 in 56

The chance of being a victim of crime in Woonsocket is 1 in 45

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Woonsocket? If you reside in Woonsocket, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 223. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 56 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Woonsocket, is 1 in 45.

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

A good indicator of whether Woonsocket is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Woonsocket has decreased by 16%, while the property crime rate in Woonsocket has increased by 2% year over year. The number of total crimes in Woonsocket has decreased by 2% year over year.

Woonsocket police department

Item	Woonsocket	Rhode Island	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	104	1,505	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.5	2.6	3.3

There are a total of 104 Woonsocket police officers. This results in 2.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 1.8% less than the Rhode Island average and 22.3% 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}
Upton, MA	2,279	123	184	307
Medfield, MA	6,668	76	267	343
Chepachet, RI	1,673	59	439	498
Hopedale, MA	3,643	83	432	515
Franklin Town, MA	33,644	88	456	544
Harrisville, RI	1,284	70	525	595
East Douglas, MA	2,985	152	506	658
Woonsocket, RI	41,616	450	1,787	2,236

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA	41,635	129	1,007	1,136
Catonsville, MD	41,592	412	1,694	2,106
Mableton, GA	41,647	386	1,780	2,167
La Quinta, CA	41,650	181	2,593	2,774
Leominster, MA	41,581	428	1,426	1,854
Woonsocket, RI	41,616	450	1,787	2,236

Source: The Woonsocket, 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.