These Are The 10 'Most Dangerous' Communities in Rhode Island

Providence is the most dangerous city in Rhode Island, according to a new report.

Law Street, which covers law and public policy, ranked Ocean State communities in its “Safest and Most Dangerous States” list.

In 2012, Providence had 1,133 violent crimes—including 17 murders, 84 cases of rape, 362 robberies, and 670 reports of aggravated assault, according to figures from the FBI’s most recent Uniform Crime Report.

Law Street’s state rankings only included cities with a population of 25,000 or more. Rankings were based on the ratio of violent crimes compared to population.

Rhode Island was ranked the No. 13 safest state in the country. Maine was No. 1. Tennessee as ranked as the most dangerous state.

Here’s Law Street’s list of the most dangerous Rhode Island communities:

1. Providence (pop. 177,882): 1,133 violent crimes in 2012

2. Woonsocket (41,147): 220

3. Pawtucket (71,085): 288

4. West Warwick (29,053): 67

5. North Providence (32,048): 53

6. Cranston (80.315): 130

7. East Providence (46,994): 71

8. Johnston (28,743): 38

9. Warwick (82,282): 102

10. South Kingstown (30,524): 26

Rhode Island has 39 cities and towns.