Rhode Island Home Security Guide

Rhode Island has an overall crime rate of 11.86 per 1,000 residents (2024 FBI data). Violent crime is 1.54 per 1,000 - about 57% below the national average. Property crime is 10.32 per 1,000, also well below average. Rhode Island is one of the safer states in the Northeast.

Rhode Island is quite safe overall, with violent crime well below the national average. Providence has the highest crime rate but is actually safer than most similarly-sized cities nationally. East Providence, Cranston, and the suburban areas are very safe. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is about 1 in 651.

East Providence is notably safe with a crime rate of just 7.5 per 1,000 - below the national average. Cranston and Warwick are also relatively safe for cities their size. The coastal communities like Newport, Narragansett, and the East Bay towns have lower crime rates than the Providence metro core.

Given Rhode Island's compact size, most national companies serve the entire state well. SimpliSafe and Ring work great for DIY installation. ADT and Vivint offer professional installation with strong presence in Providence and surrounding cities. Local companies like Rhode Island Alarm provide personalized service.

Home security in Rhode Island typically costs $15 to $45 per month for monitoring. DIY equipment runs $200 to $500. Professional installation adds $500 to $1,500. Many Rhode Island cities require alarm permits - check with your local police department for requirements and fees.