Newport, RI Arrest Record Search

The city of Newport, with a total population of 24,812, experienced 2,421 arrests over the past three years. During 2017, the arrest rate totaled 340.56 per 10,000 residents. This represents a 7.59% difference making Newport higher than the national average of 316.54 per 10,000 residents. Of those, 60 were for violent crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery. The city of Newport also handled 785 arrests for property crimes during 2017. Compared to Jamestown and Little Compton, Newport is a more dangerous place to live.

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Violent vs. Non-Violent Crimes

The city of Newport experienced a higher rate of non-violent crime. During 2017, Newport totaled 60 violent crimes and 785 non-violent crimes.

Newport Violent Crime Types from 2007-2017

During 2007-2017, Newport experienced 1,134 violent crimes. Of those, 3 were for murder/non-negligent manslaughter, another 163 were for legacy rape, 166 were for robbery, and 802 were for aggravated assault.

Newport City Police Department

It is situated in Newport county, Rhode Island with a total number of 116 employees - 7 female, 81 male officers and 28 civilians. Newport PD ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is RI0030300, it belongs to the New England division in the Northeast region with a region code of Region I.