Is East Honolulu, HI Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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East Honolulu, Hawaii reported 5,836.04 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 30.24 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 5,643.04 per 100,000 above that reference, with 2,913 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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East Honolulu, Hawaii reported 913.57 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 18.94 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 865.33 per 100,000 above that reference, with 456 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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East Honolulu, Hawaii reported 19,766.00 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 17.86 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 18,659.03 per 100,000 above that reference, with 9,866 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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East Honolulu, Hawaii reported 2,967.10 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 15.77 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 2,778.95 per 100,000 above that reference, with 1,481 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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East Honolulu, Hawaii reported 2,161.72 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 9.42 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 1,932.16 per 100,000 above that reference, with 1,079 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, East Honolulu, HI has an adjusted safety score of 6.04 out of 100. It ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Hawaii. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Hawaii workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 456 | 913.57 | 48.24 |
18.94× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 1079 | 2161.72 | 229.56 |
9.42× national |
| Burglary | 1481 | 2967.1 | 188.15 |
15.77× national |
| Larceny-theft | 9866 | 19766.0 | 1106.97 |
17.86× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2913 | 5836.04 | 193.0 |
30.24× national |
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What drives East Honolulu's safety score?
East Honolulu ranks in the bottom quarter of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Hawaii, ahead of approximately 0% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 49,914 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Personal Safety at 0.0, while Personal Safety is lowest at 0.0. The 0.0-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Motor Vehicle Theft is highest relative to its national reference at 5836.04 per 100,000 (30.24× the national rate). Aggravated Assault is lowest on the same relative basis at 2161.72 per 100,000 (9.42× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
East Honolulu, Hawaii recorded 9,866 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 62.5% of the 15,795 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 456 robbery reports (2.9%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
East Honolulu, Hawaii recorded 2,913 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 18.4% of the 15,795 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 456 robbery reports (2.9%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
East Honolulu, Hawaii recorded 1,481 burglary offenses in 2025, 9.4% of the 15,795 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 456 robbery reports (2.9%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
East Honolulu, Hawaii uses a reporting population of 49,914 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
East Honolulu, Hawaii has an adjusted score of 6.04 points out of 100 versus 8.22 in Aliamanu / Salt Lakes / Foster Village, Hawaii, a difference of 2.18 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; East Honolulu ranks 3 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
East Honolulu, Hawaii has an adjusted score of 6.04 points out of 100 versus 7.5 in Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, a difference of 1.46 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; East Honolulu ranks 3 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Honolulu safe compared to other places in Hawaii?
East Honolulu is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 6.04 out of 100 and ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Hawaii.
What is the crime rate in East Honolulu?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is East Honolulu's safety rating?
East Honolulu's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 6.04 out of 100, which ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Hawaii. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in East Honolulu?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for East Honolulu?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.