175 per 100k
Incarceration rate
127 per 100k
Violent crime rate
2,400
Police officers
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Incarceration rate (per 100k) | 175 | 350 |
National ranking
Rhode Island ranks #23 of 30 states by overdose death rate.
| #1 | Alaska | 1 |
| #2 | Wyoming | 3 |
| #3 | Vermont | 9 |
| #4 | Illinois | 9.6 |
| #5 | Maine | 11.2 |
| #6 | Florida | 14.1 |
| #7 | Georgia | 22.5 |
| #8 | Wisconsin | 26 |
| #9 | Washington | 26 |
| #10 | Virginia | 28.7 |
| #11 | Michigan | 28.8 |
| #12 | New Jersey | 30 |
| #13 | Arizona | 30.8 |
| #14 | Missouri | 34 |
| #15 | Ohio | 37.5 |
| #16 | North Carolina | 38.5 |
| #17 | Indiana | 40 |
| #18 | Kentucky | 45 |
| #19 | Montana | 52% |
| #20 | New Mexico | 52 |
| #21 | Massachusetts | 120 |
| #22 | New Hampshire | 170 |
| #23 | Rhode Island | 175 |
| #24 | Utah | 233 |
| #25 | Minnesota | 244 |
| #26 | Oregon | 285 |
| #27 | Delaware | 330 |
| #28 | Colorado | 417 |
| #29 | South Dakota | 421 |
| #30 | Louisiana | 556 |
Overview
Rhode Island's incarceration rate of 175 per 100,000 residents is notably lower than the U.S. average. Rhode Island's combination of low crime and lower incarceration reflects its overall public safety strength.
Did you know?
- Rhode Island's incarceration rate is roughly half the national average of around 350 per 100,000.