Hawaii Crime & Safety
Crime rates and safety scores for all 5 counties.
Avg Violent Crime Rate
275.0
per 100K
Avg Property Crime Rate
2416.0
per 100K
Avg Safety Score
96/100
State Overview
Crime & Safety in Hawaii
National Context
Hawaii Total Crime Exceeds National Average
Hawaii's total crime rate of 2,690.8 per 100,000 residents sits approximately 13% higher than the national average of 2,385.5. Despite this higher volume, the state remains a relatively safe destination as most incidents involve property rather than personal safety. This profile places Hawaii in a unique position where total incident counts mask a lower-than-average violent crime risk.
Violent vs. Property Crime
Property Offenses Drive Hawaii’s Crime Landscape
Property crimes dominate the state's data at 2,415.5 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national benchmark of 2,015.7. In contrast, the violent crime rate of 275.2 stays well below the national average of 369.8. This indicates that while residents face higher risks of theft, the threat of physical violence is notably lower than on the mainland.
Safest Counties
Kauai County Leads the State in Safety
Kauai County stands out as the safest region with a total crime rate of 2,101.7 per 100,000, making it the only reporting county below the national average. Hawaii County follows with 2,556.9, while Honolulu County reports 2,900.5 incidents per 100,000. These areas maintain very consistent violent crime rates, all staying safely between 261 and 273 per 100,000 residents.
Crime Hotspots
Understanding Higher Crime Rates in Maui County
Maui County reports the state's highest total crime rate at 3,203.9 per 100,000 residents, driven largely by 2,903.5 property crimes per 100,000. While its violent crime rate of 300.4 is the highest in the state, it still remains lower than the national average of 369.8. These figures highlight localized property challenges in areas with high tourism and transient activity.
The Takeaway
A Low-Violence Profile with Property Security Needs
Hawaii offers a secure environment for personal safety, as every reporting county maintains violent crime rates below the national average. Prospective residents and movers should prioritize property security and theft prevention, given that these offenses drive the state's overall numbers. Generally, the islands present a low-violence profile with concentrated pockets of property-related concerns.
All Hawaii Counties
| County | Safety Score |
|---|---|
| Kauai County | 97/100 |
| Hawaii County | 96/100 |
| Honolulu County | 95/100 |
| Maui County | 95/100 |
| Kalawao County | — |
Crime rates per 100K population. — = data pending.
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Data Sources
Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.