Violent crime
187 per 100,000 residents, per year
1,850 reported in the 12 months to Nov 2025
−14% vs. the previous 12 months
Data through November 2025, Honolulu Police Department
Crime in Honolulu, HI
The violent crime rate in Honolulu is 187 per 100,000 residents per year over the 12 months to November 2025, 57% below the average of the 302 cities and county areas we cover. That is −14% compared with the previous 12 months.
The numbers
12 months to Nov 2025Property crime
1,521 per 100,000 residents, per year
15,012 reported in the 12 months to Nov 2025
−22% vs. the previous 12 months
All reported
1,708 per 100,000 residents, per year
16,862 reported in the 12 months to Nov 2025
Annual rates: reported incidents over the last 12 months per 100,000 residents (population 987,000, U.S. Census).
What counts as violent and property crime
Counted the FBI's way, the same for every city: violent crime is homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property crime is burglary, theft, vehicle theft and arson. Simple assault is not counted as violent. How we count
Where Honolulu sits among covered places
violent, per 100k, per year187
Honolulu has the 236th-highest rate of the 302 cities and county areas on this site, higher than 66 of the other 301.
Carmel 51avg 437Detroit 1,632
The ring is Honolulu; the tick is the average of all 302 cities and county areas.
| Place | Violent per 100k | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Alachua County, FL (Sheriff) | 208 | 231 |
| Henderson, NV | 206 | 232 |
| Denton, TX | 197 | 233 |
| Pasco County, FL (Sheriff) | 194 | 234 |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 192 | 235 |
| Honolulu, HI | 187 | 236 |
| Garland, TX | 185 | 237 |
| Indian River County, FL (Sheriff) | 183 | 238 |
| Huntington Beach, CA | 182 | 239 |
| Elgin, IL | 178 | 240 |
| Santa Clarita, CA | 173 | 241 |
The places closest to Honolulu in the ranking, highest rate first. See all 302 cities and county areas
Honolulu crime map
official map linkedThe FBI publishes citywide totals from Honolulu Police Department, not where each crime happened, so there is no street-level map of Honolulu on this page.
For where incidents happened, Honolulu Police Department publishes a crime dashboard with a map; it is linked under Official map below.
Reported crime by type
12 months to Nov 2025- RobberyTaking property by force or threatViolent, 477 reported48no year-ago month
- HomicideViolent, 16 reported1.6−30% vs. a year ago
- TheftShoplifting, pickpocketing and other theft without force or entryProperty, 7,602 reported770no year-ago month
- Vehicle theftProperty, 3,002 reported304no year-ago month
- Theft from vehiclesItems or parts taken from a vehicle, break-ins includedProperty, 2,711 reported275no year-ago month
- BurglaryEntering a home or business to stealProperty, 1,544 reported156no year-ago month
See the table
| Offense | Reported | Per 100k | vs. previous month | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RobberyViolent | 477 | 48 | — | — |
| HomicideViolent | 16 | 1.6 | — | −30% |
| TheftProperty | 7,602 | 770 | — | — |
| Vehicle theftProperty | 3,002 | 304 | — | — |
| Theft from vehiclesProperty | 2,711 | 275 | — | — |
| BurglaryProperty | 1,544 | 156 | — | — |
About these categories
Homicide, robbery, burglary, theft and vehicle theft come from the same reports Honolulu Police Department sends the FBI. Theft from vehicles is NIBRS codes 23F and 23G (items and parts taken from a vehicle) and theft is the rest of larceny. Robbery is part of violent crime and the others of property crime; assault and rape count in violent crime but are not listed separately, so the rows do not add up to the totals. Red means more than before, green means fewer. “Not yet” means the site does not have that month from a year earlier.
Against other places of 100,000+ residents: vehicle theft (52nd highest rate of 155), robbery (87th highest rate of 152) and burglary (98th highest rate of 168).
Month by month
Dec 2024 to Nov 2025Violent crime −14%
| Month | Violent crimes | Month a year earlier | Violent crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 150 | Dec 2023 | 177 |
| Jan 2025 | 158 | Jan 2024 | 211 |
| Feb 2025 | 161 | Feb 2024 | 146 |
| Mar 2025 | 141 | Mar 2024 | 169 |
| Apr 2025 | 150 | Apr 2024 | 136 |
| May 2025 | 195 | May 2024 | 192 |
| Jun 2025 | 171 | Jun 2024 | 202 |
| Jul 2025 | 161 | Jul 2024 | 176 |
| Aug 2025 | 163 | Aug 2024 | 187 |
| Sep 2025 | 155 | Sep 2024 | 154 |
| Oct 2025 | 125 | Oct 2024 | 217 |
| Nov 2025 | 120 | Nov 2024 | 186 |
Homicides −30%
| Month | Homicides | Month a year earlier | Homicides |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 3 | Dec 2023 | 3 |
| Jan 2025 | 1 | Jan 2024 | 2 |
| Feb 2025 | 1 | Feb 2024 | 4 |
| Mar 2025 | 0 | Mar 2024 | 6 |
| Apr 2025 | 0 | Apr 2024 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 3 | May 2024 | 2 |
| Jun 2025 | 0 | Jun 2024 | 0 |
| Jul 2025 | 0 | Jul 2024 | 0 |
| Aug 2025 | 1 | Aug 2024 | 3 |
| Sep 2025 | 4 | Sep 2024 | 0 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | Oct 2024 | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | 2 | Nov 2024 | 0 |
Every month since Jan 2023
| Month | Violent | Property | Homicides |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 120 | 1,053 | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | 125 | 1,092 | 1 |
| Sep 2025 | 155 | 1,197 | 4 |
| Aug 2025 | 163 | 1,181 | 1 |
| Jul 2025 | 161 | 1,205 | 0 |
| Jun 2025 | 171 | 1,199 | 0 |
| May 2025 | 195 | 1,261 | 3 |
| Apr 2025 | 150 | 1,229 | 0 |
| Mar 2025 | 141 | 1,321 | 0 |
| Feb 2025 | 161 | 1,313 | 1 |
| Jan 2025 | 158 | 1,473 | 1 |
| Dec 2024 | 150 | 1,488 | 3 |
| Nov 2024 | 186 | 1,441 | 0 |
| Oct 2024 | 217 | 1,585 | 2 |
| Sep 2024 | 154 | 1,547 | 0 |
| Aug 2024 | 187 | 1,573 | 3 |
| Jul 2024 | 176 | 1,524 | 0 |
| Jun 2024 | 202 | 1,529 | 0 |
| May 2024 | 192 | 1,695 | 2 |
| Apr 2024 | 136 | 1,766 | 1 |
| Mar 2024 | 169 | 1,564 | 6 |
| Feb 2024 | 146 | 1,526 | 4 |
| Jan 2024 | 211 | 1,825 | 2 |
| Dec 2023 | 177 | 1,743 | 3 |
| Nov 2023 | 192 | 1,719 | 2 |
| Oct 2023 | 190 | 1,739 | 1 |
| Sep 2023 | 188 | 1,627 | 3 |
| Aug 2023 | 175 | 1,623 | 4 |
| Jul 2023 | 162 | 1,610 | 3 |
| Jun 2023 | 174 | 1,660 | 0 |
| May 2023 | 192 | 1,744 | 1 |
| Apr 2023 | 208 | 1,765 | 3 |
| Mar 2023 | 214 | 1,916 | 2 |
| Feb 2023 | 152 | 1,842 | 1 |
| Jan 2023 | 167 | 1,971 | 1 |
How Honolulu compares
per 100k, per yearSimilar size
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Indianapolis, IN | 828 | 2,884 | 903,574 | Oct 2025 |
| 95 | Jacksonville, FL | 524 | 2,133 | 1,008,920 | Jul 2026 |
| 102 | Charlotte, NC | 499 | 3,018 | 1,035,037 | Sep 2026 |
| 114 | San Jose, CA | 463 | 2,359 | 994,435 | Jul 2026 |
| 124 | Austin, TX | 410 | 2,891 | 961,855 | Sep 2026 |
| 153 | Columbus, OH | 355 | 2,374 | 940,106 | Aug 2026 |
| 170 | Fort Worth, TX | 325 | 1,972 | 1,030,410 | Aug 2026 |
| 236 | Honolulu, HI | 187 | 1,521 | 987,000 | Nov 2025 |
| 252 | Montgomery County, MD (County Police) | 148 | 1,476 | 924,573 | Jun 2026 |
| 270 | Hillsborough County, FL (Sheriff) | 122 | 383 | 1,092,535 | Jul 2026 |
The 10 places closest to Honolulu in population, Honolulu included, highest violent crime rate first.
Same state
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177 | Maui County, HI (County Police) | 303 | 2,356 | 162,116 | Apr 2026 |
| 178 | Hawaii County, HI (County Police) | 302 | 1,815 | 210,328 | May 2026 |
| 219 | Kauai County, HI (County Police) | 224 | 1,890 | 73,376 | Jul 2026 |
| 236 | Honolulu, HI | 187 | 1,521 | 987,000 | Nov 2025 |
All 4 places in Hawaii on this site, highest violent crime rate first.
Nearby
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Oakland, CA | 1,475 | 5,255 | 444,211 | Dec 2025 |
| 23 | Stockton, CA | 968 | 2,240 | 325,985 | Sep 2026 |
| 60 | Sacramento, CA | 668 | 2,055 | 538,389 | Jul 2026 |
| 107 | San Francisco, CA | 486 | 2,960 | 815,330 | Dec 2025 |
| 114 | San Jose, CA | 463 | 2,359 | 994,435 | Jul 2026 |
| 177 | Maui County, HI (County Police) | 303 | 2,356 | 162,116 | Apr 2026 |
| 178 | Hawaii County, HI (County Police) | 302 | 1,815 | 210,328 | May 2026 |
| 219 | Kauai County, HI (County Police) | 224 | 1,890 | 73,376 | Jul 2026 |
| 236 | Honolulu, HI | 187 | 1,521 | 987,000 | Nov 2025 |
| 290 | Fremont, CA | 81 | 1,759 | 227,635 | Aug 2026 |
The 9 places on this site closest to Honolulu by distance, highest violent crime rate first.
| # | Place | Violent | Property | Residents | Data to |
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Figures are what each agency reports to the FBI, over the last 12 months it has reported in full, so the months differ. See all 302 cities and county areas in the rankings
Compare Honolulu side by side with San Jose, Jacksonville or Austin, or with any other place.
Other cities and county areas in Hawaii
3 pages, closest firstHawaii as a whole has 153 violent crimes per 100,000 residents per year, as reported to the FBI over the 12 months to Jun 2026; Honolulu’s rate is 22% above the state’s.
Maui County (County Police)Kauai County (County Police)Hawaii County (County Police)
Common questions
answered with the data aboveIs Honolulu safe?
By reported violent crime, Honolulu is well below the average of the 302 cities and county areas on this site: 187 violent crimes per 100,000 residents per year over the 12 months to November 2025, −14% versus the previous 12 months. Safety varies a lot by neighborhood, so the citywide figure is only a starting point.
Is there a crime map for Honolulu?
Yes, from the police itself: Honolulu Police Department publishes a crime dashboard with a map (https://www.honolulupd.org/dashboard/). The figures on this page come from the FBI, which receives city totals rather than locations, so CurrentCrimeMap shows how Honolulu compares with other places instead of a street-level map.
What is the crime rate in Honolulu?
187 violent and 1,521 property crimes per 100,000 residents per year, based on 16,862 incidents reported to Honolulu Police Department over the 12 months to November 2025. Violent crime includes 477 robberies (property taken by force or threat); property crime includes 1,544 burglaries, 2,711 thefts from vehicles and 7,602 other thefts.
Is crime in Honolulu going up or down?
It is going down: violent crime −14% and property crime −22% over the last 12 months compared with the 12 months before.
How many homicides has Honolulu had in 2025?
Honolulu Police Department reported 13 homicides from January to November 2025, the latest month it has reported in full, against 20 in the same months of 2024. Over the 12 months to Nov 2025 the count was 16, or 2 per 100,000 residents.
Where does the data come from?
From Honolulu Police Department, via FBI Crime Data Explorer (dataset HI0020000). We count reported incidents by month and offense type and divide by the Census population. Reported crime undercounts actual crime; see the methodology page for what the numbers leave out.
Moving to or visiting Honolulu
12 months to November 2025- Violent crime was down 14% and property crime down 22% over the 12 months to November 2025, compared with the 12 months before.
- 16 homicides over the 12 months to November 2025, down 30% on the 12 months before.
| What most people ask about | Reported | Per 100k |
|---|---|---|
| RobberyTaking property by force or threat | 477 | 48 |
| BurglaryEntering a home or business to steal | 1,544 | 156 |
| Theft from vehiclesItems or parts taken from a vehicle, break-ins included | 2,711 | 275 |
| Vehicle theft | 3,002 | 304 |
What these numbers leave out: most crime never reaches the police. In the federal victim survey (BJS, 2024), about half of violent crimes and less than a third of property crimes were reported, and only a quarter of everyday thefts. Rates are per resident, so busy downtowns and tourist areas look worse than they are for the people who visit them.
The official source is FBI Crime Data Explorer. For what to look for, and what not to read into a rate, see how to read US crime numbers.
Source and dates
HI0020000- Source
- Honolulu Police Department, via FBI Crime Data Explorer (dataset HI0020000)
- Latest complete month
- November 2025
- History on this site
- January 2023 to November 2025 (35 months)
- Update schedule
- Honolulu Police Department reports monthly to the FBI under the national NIBRS standard. We refresh every morning and publish the most recent 12 months the agency has reported in full.
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- Monthly counts by offense (JSON)