The year 2022 was notable for crime trends in Rhode Island, with various changes observed compared to the national averages. Here's an analysis of the current crime statistics.
Rhode Island had 1,885 incidents of violent crime in 2022, translating to 172.3 per 100,000 people. In comparison, the national rate stood at 380.3 per 100,000, indicating Rhode Island's lower than average violent crime rate.
From 2021 to 2022, violent crime in Rhode Island fell by 14.3%, which is higher than the national 1.2% drop.
In 2022, Rhode Island recorded 16 murders, equating to a rate of 1.5 per 100,000 inhabitants. The nationwide murder rate was 6.3 per 100,000, showing that Rhode Island has a lower murder rate compared to the country overall.
Rhode Island had 14,058 property crimes in 2022, which amounts to a rate of 1285.3 per 100,000 residents. The national property crime rate was 1952.8 per 100,000, indicating that Rhode Island has a lower property crime rate compared to the national average.
The period from 2021 to 2022 saw Rhode Island's property crime rate rise by 4.3%, compared to the national change of 7.1% increase.
In 2022, Rhode Island had 1,746 car thefts, marking a 5.7% increase from the previous year. Across the nation, car thefts rose by 10.9%, showing that Rhode Island's auto theft trend is lower than the national change.
The data includes a "Crime Score" for Rhode Island, which was 7 in 2022, down from 10 in 2021. While we don't have a national comparison for this score, the decrease suggests an overall improvement in the state's crime situation.
Rhode Island presents a mixed picture when compared to national crime trends. The state has lower rates of violent crime and lower rates of property crime than the national average. Overall, the crime situation in Rhode Island appears to be relatively stable or improving in most categories.
Note that various factors such as changes in reporting, law enforcement tactics, and socioeconomic shifts can impact crime statistics. Hence, these figures should be interpreted within a wider context when evaluating the crime scenario in Rhode Island.