# Hawaii crime rate trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hawaii-crime-rate-trends
> Updated: 2026-09-16T10:04:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In 2025, Hawaii reported an 11.6% decrease in its total crime rate compared to 2024. Data from the state Department of the Attorney General indicated 54,089 “Group A” criminal offenses, resulting in a rate of 3,775 offenses per 100,000 residents.

While murder, manslaughter, rape, and car theft saw percentage decreases, the state noted increases in burglary, drug, and gambling offenses. Firearms were allegedly used in 884 reported crimes, whereas hands, fists, and feet were the most frequent weapons used in 9,785 offenses.

The statewide crime clearance rate has shown annual growth since 2021, reaching 24.5% in 2025, up from 22.7% in 2022.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Hawaii crime rate fell nearly 12% in 2025

Hawaii's crime rate decreased by nearly 12% in 2025, with significant drops in murder, rape, and car theft, despite increases in burglary and drug offenses.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hawaii-crime-rate-fell-nearly-12-in-2025

### 2026-08-27: Juvenile crime in the islands falls by 20 percent

Juvenile crime in the islands fell by nearly 20 percent in 2025, according to the Prosecutor's Office, though sexual assaults and school bullying cases saw notable increases.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/juvenile-crime-in-the-islands-falls-by-20-percent

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