Waimea, HI crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 354.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 191.00 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 Waimea are significantly higher than national averages, indicating the need for enhanced law enforcement and community programs.
Based on the provided crime data for an area identified by the GEOID "16000US1578500", a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 6,340. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 3,767 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most frequent, with 2,100 incidents. Within property crime, "Larceny/Theft Offenses" are the most common, with 1,465 incidents, followed by "Stolen Property Offenses" with 357 incidents. Sex offenses account for 127 incidents, with the majority categorized as "Sex Offenses" (103 incidents). Robbery is relatively less frequent, with 110 incidents, all classified as "Robbery." Homicide is the least frequent, with only 5 incidents. The "others" category includes 231 incidents, with "Fraud Offenses" being the most common (125 incidents), followed by "Counterfeiting/Forgery" (63 incidents) and "Arson" (28 incidents). The subcategories of "Kidnapping/Abduction" appear twice within the "sex_offenses" category, with counts of 18 and 2, respectively.
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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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Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
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Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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