Kaaawa, HI crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 3143.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 1700.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (61.2% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The high crime volume of 6,340 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is assault.
Crime rates in Kaaawa are significantly higher than national averages, indicating the need for enhanced law enforcement and community programs.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US1519550, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total reported crime count is 6,340. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 3,767 incidents. Property crime is also significant, with 2,100 incidents, primarily driven by larceny/theft offenses (1,465 incidents) and stolen property offenses (357 incidents). Robbery accounts for 110 incidents, while sex offenses total 127 incidents, with a notable number classified as "Sex Offenses." Homicide is the least frequent, with only 5 reported incidents. The "others" category, totaling 231 incidents, includes a variety of offenses such as fraud, arson, and counterfeiting. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional context is needed. GEOID 16000US1519550 corresponds to the city of Hilo, Hawaii. According to recent estimates, Hilo has a population of approximately 45,000 residents. The median household income is around $60,000. Given the total crime count of 6,340 and a population of 45,000, the crime rate per 100,000 residents is approximately 14,089. This rate is significantly higher than the national average. To further break down the crime rate, we can estimate violent and property crime rates. Violent crimes (robbery, assault, sex offenses, and homicide) total 4,009 incidents. This translates to a violent crime rate of approximately 8,909 per 100,000 residents. Property crimes total 2,100 incidents, resulting in a property crime rate of approximately 4,667 per 100,000 residents. Without a standardized safety scoring system or grade, it's challenging to assign a specific safety score or grade. However, based on the high crime rate, the area would likely receive a low safety score and a corresponding grade. The zip codes associated with Hilo include 96720 and 96721. Crime map data, which would visually represent crime hotspots, is not provided in the JSON data. Based on the data, the high crime rate in Hilo is primarily driven by assault and property crimes. Larceny/theft offenses and stolen property offenses are significant contributors to the overall crime rate. While homicide is rare, the high rates of assault and property crime raise concerns about public safety.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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