You’re considering moving to Rhode Island. Perhaps you live in the smallest state and have some concerns about which cities have the best schools, best activities and lowest crime.

One statistic to note, crime rates in Rhode Island are lower than most of the nation according to FBI crime reports.

“Crime rates in the Ocean State are lower than national averages. The violent crime rate is 2.2 incidents per 1,000 people, compared to 3.7 nationwide. Rhode Island’s property crime rate is 16.6, which is nearly six incidents below the national rate of 22.0 per 1,000.”

*Safewise.com

A poll shows 65% of Rhode Island residents are concerned about a home break-in when they are away according to safewise.com. Home security companies are seeing an increase in call volume and security consciousness.

Now that you’ve learned which cities have the lowest crime rate, continue to stay up to date with a crime tracking app. To keep track of what’s taking place in and around your neighborhood, download any safe crime tracking tool.

With this, you can take additional precautions to keep your belongings and family safe. Thanks to technology, valuable crime statistics for your neighborhood are right in the palm of your hand.

Some of our favorite crime tracking tools are:

SpotCrime

Crimemapping.com

Citizen

Your city may or may not have made this list.

No matter where you live adding a security security system to your home, with professional monitoring, is a proactive way to not only protect your home but increase the safety of your city.

If you would like to learn more about professional home security, video surveillance, burglar alarms or safeguarding your home call 833-472-3374.