Crime Rate in Honolulu, Hawaii (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Honolulu based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Honolulu has a violent crime rate of 185.2 per 100,000 residents, 48% below the national average.
- →The murder rate in Honolulu is 1.5 per 100K, with 15 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime decreased by 0.5% compared to the previous year.
- →Honolulu's violent crime rate is below the Hawaii state average of 217.7/100K.
992,973
Population
185.2
Violent Rate
1.5
Murder Rate
1789.6
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Honolulu decreased by -0.5% from the previous year. The city is currently on a improving trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Honolulu by type:
0.8%
Murder
16.0%
Rape
27.8%
Robbery
55.4%
Assault
How Honolulu Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 992,973 | 185.2 | 1.5 | 1789.6 |
| 2023 | 987,546 | 186.2 | 0.6 | 1942.4 |
| 2022 | 994,799 | 253.4 | 2.5 | 2578.3 |
| 2021 | 985,138 | 226.8 | 0.6 | 2749.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Honolulu?
Honolulu has a violent crime rate of 185.2 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1789.6 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Honolulu safe?
Honolulu receives a safety grade of C based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 59th percentile for safety.
How does Honolulu compare to the national average?
Honolulu's violent crime rate of 185.2/100K is below the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is below the national average of 1955.0/100K.