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Providence has crime levels higher than the US average, with a violent crime rate of 485.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — that's 33% above the US national average and 147% above the Rhode Island state average.
Rates per 100,000 residents. Local trend approximated from FBI national curve where granular history is unavailable.
vs state and national averages, 2023
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents (2023)
Same population range (±25%). How they compare on violent crime.
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