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Providence, Rhode Island: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 2.9 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Providence, about 2.0 times the rate across Rhode Island (1.4). Median household income is $68,119 and the median home value is $362,200. About 191,767 people live in Providence. Providence is the capital of Rhode Island.
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 Providence?
Providence's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 2.9 per 1,000 residents, based on 561 offenses reported to the FBI. For comparison, that is about 2.0 times the Rhode Island rate (1.4) and 12% lower than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 4 murders. There were also 3,060 property crimes, a rate of 15.7 per 1,000. Compared with 2021, when 740 were reported, the count is down 24%.
| Offense (2025) | Providence count | Per 1,000 | Rhode Island per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 561 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 4 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 59 | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 92 | 0.47 | 0.18 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 406 | 2.1 | 0.92 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 3,060 | 15.7 | 9.1 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 208 | 1.1 | 0.86 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,509 | 12.8 | 7.2 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 343 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Providence changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 740 | 4,711 | 21 |
| 2022 | 650 | 4,798 | 7 |
| 2023 | 593 | 3,628 | 11 |
| 2024 | 547 | 3,225 | 12 |
| 2025 | 561 | 3,060 | 4 |
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 Providence Police Department's own reports.
How does Providence compare with Rhode Island?
Households in Providence have a median income of $68,119 (Rhode Island: $87,796). The median owner-occupied home is worth $362,200 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,408 a month. About 191,767 people live on 18 square miles of land, roughly 10,419 per square mile. The city lies in Providence County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Providence | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 191,767 | 1,101,801 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $68,119 | $87,796 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $362,200 | $404,200 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,408 | $1,342 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 8.2% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 20.7% | 11.2% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 34.6% | 37.7% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 41.4% | 63.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 32.8 | 40.6 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Providence?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Providence County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: 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 Providence?
Rhode Island does not publish an open highway work-zone feed that we can read yet, so road construction in Providence city limits is not on our map. Check the state's 511 traveler site for current closures.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Providence?
Federal school lists place 61 public and 26 private schools within Providence. 7 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. 5 state parks or recreation areas: Colt State Park, Fall River Heritage State Park, Lincoln Woods State Park, Snake Den State Park and World War II Veterans Memorial State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Providence
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Providence city limits. There are 3 licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
43 liquor stores are on the map inside the Providence city limits: A to Z Liquors (Providence), Acme Liquors (Providence), Admiral Discount Liquor Store (Providence), Al's Liquor Store (Providence), Barbosa Liquors (Providence), Bottles Fine Wine (Providence), Broadway Liquors (Providence), California Liquors (Providence) and 35 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
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Providence city limits: Planned Parenthood Ppsne Providence (Providence).
See them on the map: liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
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 Providence?
In 2025, Providence had 2.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (561 reported), about 2.0 times the Rhode Island rate (1.4). The property-crime rate was 15.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Providence?
$68,119 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $87,796 for Rhode Island.
How much do homes cost in Providence?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $362,200 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $404,200 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Providence?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Providence County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Pawtucket, RI (4 mi) · Cranston, RI (5 mi) · Warwick, RI (8 mi) · Taunton, MA (18 mi) · Fall River, MA (18 mi) · Brockton, MA (27 mi)
More: Rhode Island statewide numbers · county page: Providence 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 Providence 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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