Glocester, Scituate and Portsmouth are the top three safest cities in Rhode Island, according to a study by the National Council for Home Safety and Security on Monday.
The NCHSS is a trade association made of home security professionals from across the country.
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These are the top five safest Rhode Island cities as ranked by the NCHSS:
- Glocester, with a population of approximately 10,000, reported four violent crimes per 1,000 citizens and 50 property crimes per 1,000 residents.
- Scituate, with a population of 10,543, reported three violent crimes and 84 property crimes per 1,000 residents.
- Portsmouth, population 17,377, reported eight violent crimes and 138 property crimes per 1,000 residents.
- Burrillville, population 16,318, reported 16 violent crimes and 123 property crimes per 1,000 residents.
- Bristol, population 22,194, reported 13 violent crimes and 196 property crimes per 1,000 residents.
The study is based on the FBI Crime Report based on data from January to June 2016. The study weighted violent crimes (70 percent) and property crimes (30 percent) committed per 1,000 people. The report defined violent crimes as aggravated assault, murder, rape and robbery and defined property crimes as burglary, arson, larceny-theft and motor vehicle theft.
The report’s rankings are based on a FBI Crime report on data from January- June 2016.
The FBI report itself warns, “Individuals using these tabulations are cautioned against drawing conclusions by making direct comparisons between cities. Comparisons lead to simplistic and/or incomplete analyses that often create misleading perceptions adversely affecting communities and their residents. Valid assessments are possible only with careful study and analysis of the range of unique conditions affecting each local law enforcement jurisdiction. It is important to remember that crime is a social problem and, therefore, a concern of the entire community. In addition, the efforts of law enforcement are limited to factors within its control.”
The NCHSS advocates for legislative initiatives on behalf of its trade associations and members of its organization.
Chris Bergenheim is a PBN staff writer.
