Pahoa, HI crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 3146.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 1702.00 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 Pahoa are significantly higher than national averages, indicating the need for enhanced law enforcement and community programs.
Based on the available crime data for an area identified by the GEOID "16000US1559900", a comprehensive analysis reveals several key trends. The total crime count stands at 6,340 incidents. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 3,767 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most significant category, with a total of 2,100 incidents. Within property crime, "Larceny/Theft Offenses" are the most common, with 1,465 incidents, followed by "Stolen Property Offenses" at 357 incidents. "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" accounts for 137 incidents, "Motor Vehicle Theft" for 79 incidents, and "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" for 62 incidents. The "others" category includes 231 incidents, with "Fraud Offenses" being the most frequent at 125 incidents. "Counterfeiting/Forgery" accounts for 63 incidents, "Arson" for 28 incidents, "Human Trafficking" for 11 incidents, "Embezzlement" for 3 incidents, and "Bribery" for 1 incident. Homicide is relatively rare, with only 5 incidents, all classified as "Homicide Offenses." Robbery accounts for 110 incidents, all classified as "Robbery." Sex offenses total 127 incidents, with a breakdown including "Sex Offenses" (105 incidents), "Kidnapping/Abduction" (20 incidents), and "Sex Offenses, Non-forcible" (2 incidents). To provide a more complete picture, additional data points are needed. The city and state name associated with GEOID "16000US1559900" are required to contextualize this data. Furthermore, the population of the area is essential to calculate crime rates per 100,000 residents, which is a standard measure for comparing crime levels across different regions. The median income of the area would provide socioeconomic context, as crime rates can sometimes correlate with economic factors. With the population data, we can calculate the crime rate per 100,000 residents. The violent crime rate can be derived from the assault, homicide, robbery, and sex offense data, while the property crime rate is based on the property crime data. A safety score and grade, often used in crime analysis, could be assigned based on the overall crime rate and the severity of the crimes. Crime map data, typically visualized using geographic information systems (GIS), would provide a spatial distribution of crime incidents. Zip code data would further refine the geographic analysis. Based on the data, the high number of assault and larceny/theft offenses suggests that addressing these specific types of crime could significantly improve overall safety. The relatively low incidence of homicide is a positive indicator, but the presence of sex offenses and human trafficking requires focused attention and resources.
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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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