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Pawtucket, Rhode Island: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 2.2 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Pawtucket, 55% higher than the rate across Rhode Island (1.4). The median household income is $68,310 and the median home value is $325,500. Population: about 75,893 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Pawtucket?
In 2025 the Pawtucket Police Department reported 173 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 2.2 per 1,000 people. That is 55% higher than the Rhode Island rate (1.4), and 32% lower than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 3 murders. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 949 (12.3 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2021, when 317 were reported, the count is down 45%.
| Offense (2025) | Pawtucket count | Per 1,000 | Rhode Island per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 173 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 3 | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 33 | 0.43 | 0.32 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 27 | 0.35 | 0.18 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 110 | 1.4 | 0.92 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 949 | 12.3 | 9.1 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 113 | 1.5 | 0.86 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 674 | 8.7 | 7.2 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 162 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Pawtucket changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 317 | 1,403 | 5 |
| 2022 | 218 | 1,690 | 3 |
| 2023 | 224 | 1,262 | 5 |
| 2024 | 234 | 1,158 | 3 |
| 2025 | 173 | 949 | 3 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Pawtucket Police Department's own reports.
How does Pawtucket compare with Rhode Island?
The median household income in Pawtucket is $68,310, 22% lower than the Rhode Island median ($87,796). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $325,500, and half of renters pay more than $1,208 a month. About 75,893 people live on 9 square miles of land, roughly 8,757 per square mile. The city lies in Providence County and Bristol County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Pawtucket | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 75,893 | 1,101,801 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $68,310 | $87,796 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $325,500 | $404,200 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,208 | $1,342 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.3% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 13.3% | 11.2% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 22.2% | 37.7% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 50.1% | 63.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.1 | 40.6 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Pawtucket?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Providence County as “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Pawtucket?
Rhode Island does not publish an open highway work-zone feed that we can read yet, so road construction in Pawtucket city limits is not on our map. Check the state's 511 traveler site for current closures.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Pawtucket?
Federal school lists place 18 public and 4 private schools within Pawtucket. 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Roger Williams National Memorial. 9 state parks or recreation areas: Borderland State Park, Colt State Park, Dighton Rock State Park, Fall River Heritage State Park and Lincoln Woods State Park and 4 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Pawtucket
Gun shops
2 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Pawtucket city limits, plus 1 more licensed dealer without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Competition Shooting Supplies (Pawtucket) and Lost Treasures LLC (Pawtucket).
Liquor stores
23 liquor stores are on the map inside the Pawtucket city limits: Beverage Hill Liquors (Pawtucket), Blackstone Wine & Spirits (Pawtucket), Bootblack Brand (Pawtucket), Borderline Liquors (Pawtucket), Colonial Liquors (Pawtucket), Countryside Liquors, D&B Liquors (Pawtucket), Darlington Liquors (Pawtucket) and 15 more. Rhode Island has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Pawtucket city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Pawtucket?
In 2025, Pawtucket had 2.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (173 reported), 55% higher than the Rhode Island rate (1.4). The property-crime rate was 12.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Pawtucket?
$68,310 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $87,796 for Rhode Island.
How much do homes cost in Pawtucket?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $325,500 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $404,200 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Pawtucket?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Providence County as “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Providence, RI (4 mi) · Cranston, RI (9 mi) · Warwick, RI (12 mi) · Taunton, MA (14 mi) · Fall River, MA (18 mi) · Brockton, MA (23 mi)
More: Rhode Island statewide numbers · county pages: Providence County and Bristol County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Pawtucket city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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