Crime & Safety in Rugby

Rugby's crime picture runs genuinely near-average overall, with violent crime specifically well below the national average across all community sizes.

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A near-average overall crime rate

NeighborhoodScout cited Rugby's overall crime rate at approximately 7 per 1,000 residents -- near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America, with a cited 1-in-142 victimization chance.

Favorable violent crime, average property crime

Violent crime specifically was cited as well below the national average across all community sizes, while property crime ran approximately average.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.