Explore real-time crime map and safety statistics for Providence, RI. Our interactive crime map shows reported incidents, crime trends,
and neighborhood safety ratings.
Emergency Incidents
Report of food left on stove at Parkis Avenue
Fire
Parkis Ave #9h, Providence, RI 02907
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to an apartment on Parkis Avenue for a possible food left on the stove, reported by a neighbor. Engine 10, Ladder 5, and Battalion 1 responded to the still alarm.
Child on bicycle hit by vehicle on Cranston Street
Traffic
Cranston St, Providence, RI 02907
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic collision near Cranston Street in Providence, where a vehicle reportedly struck a child on a bicycle. The incident was initially dispatched as a lower priority and later upgraded to a higher priority response.
Small fire at outdoor electrical outlet
Fire
Cranston St, Providence, RI 02907
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a small fire at an outside electrical outlet at a home near Cranston Street. The power was removed and secured, and the homeowner was in contact with an electrician. Rescue units were later told to disregard the call.
Minor crash at Washington and Winter streets
Traffic
Winter St & Washington St, Providence, RI 02903
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic accident with no injuries near Washington Street and Winter Street in Providence.
Complaint about group parked on street corner
Disturbance
Langdon St, Providence, RI 02904
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched code three to a possible disturbance near Langdon Street, where a caller reported a person causing annoyance and many people parked by the corner.
Officer transports male subject to hospital
Medical Emergency
Blackstone Blvd, Providence, RI 02906
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reports transporting a male subject from an earlier incident near Pitman Street to a hospital for a possible medical issue.
Child missing from bus stop in Providence
Missing Person
Huber Ave & Fruit Hill Ave, Providence, RI 02909
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible missing child near Huber Avenue and Fruit Hill Avenue after a caller reported that her daughter was not at the bus stop as expected. The child is described as wearing glasses and having long curly hair.
Traffic crash with injuries at Elmwood and Linden
Traffic
Elmwood Ave & Linden Ave, Providence, RI 02907
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a traffic accident with injuries involving a Ford Escape and a white sedan near Elmwood Avenue and Linden Avenue. Rescue units are responding to the scene.
Unoccupied vehicle blocking road on Point Street
Traffic
Point St, Providence, RI 02903
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported hazard on Point Street involving a dark blue, unoccupied vehicle with its trunk open in the middle of the road. A later radio update indicated someone was back in the vehicle.
Ex-partner urinates on windows at Henry Street home
Domestic Dispute
Henry St, Providence, RI 02909
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible domestic dispute near Henry Street in Providence after a caller reported that an ex-boyfriend arrived unannounced and urinated on her windows. The caller was unsure if he was still inside and wanted to file a report.
Deceased cat reported on River Avenue
Other Non-Crime Event
River Ave, Providence, RI 02908
As discussed during the dispatch call, animal control is responding to a possible deceased cat reported on River Avenue.
Man reported spitting on woman near Dyer Street in Providence
Assault Report
Dyer St, Providence, RI 02903
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible assault near Dyer Street, where a man reportedly spit on the caller and tried to grab her before possibly heading toward South Water Street under a bridge.
Noise complaint over loud music from pickup truck
Disturbance
Plainfield St, Providence, RI 02909
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported noise complaint near Plainfield Street involving a gray pickup truck playing loud music.
Two-car crash on Branch Avenue, no injuries
Traffic
Branch Ave, Providence, RI 02904
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible traffic accident on Branch Avenue involving a black Toyota Avalon and a white Jeep Compass, with no injuries reported.
Fight/assault reported at E Cubed Academy
Assault Report
Windmill St, Providence, RI 02904
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of an assault/fight involving the caller’s son at E Cubed Academy. The caller said it may be on video. The incident occurred at the school; rescue was refused, and a Spanish-speaking officer was requested. Call location was near Windmill St in Providence.
Shoplifting complaint at Providence department store
Theft Report
Providence Pl, Providence, RI 02903
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible shoplifting incident at a department store in Providence. A subject was reportedly taken to an upper level of the store, and loss prevention was involved.
Officers check 911 hang-up at Providence apartment
Suspicious Activity
Westminster St, Providence, RI
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent code two to a possible 911 hang-up at an apartment on Westminster Street in Providence, and a callback was attempted.
Customer harassment and trespass complaint at store
Disturbance
Wolfe St, Providence, RI 02909
As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a report of a person refusing to leave a store on Wolfe Avenue and allegedly harassing customers and staff.
Officer responds to crash on Curtis Street
Traffic
Curtis St, Providence, RI 02909
As discussed during the dispatch call, a unit was sent to a possible traffic crash on Curtis Street in Providence.
Report of possible package theft on Melrose Street
Theft Report
Melrose St, Providence, RI 02907
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible package theft at an abandoned house on Melrose Street after a caller reported that a man working there took a delivered package and requested to speak with officers.
