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Washington Crime & Safety

Crime rates and safety scores for all 39 counties.

Avg Violent Crime Rate

250.0

per 100K

Avg Property Crime Rate

2128.0

per 100K

Avg Safety Score

96/100

State Overview

Crime & Safety in Washington

National Context

Washington Aligns Closely with National Crime Averages

Washington reports an average total crime rate of 2,377.2 per 100,000 residents, placing it nearly on par with the national average of 2,385.5. This positioning suggests the state maintains a balanced safety profile that mirrors the typical American experience.

Violent vs. Property Crime

Property Offenses Dominate the State's Crime Landscape

Property crime accounts for the vast majority of incidents at 2,127.6 per 100,000, which sits slightly above the national benchmark of 2,015.7. Conversely, the violent crime rate of 249.6 remains significantly lower than the national average of 369.8, indicating that most reported activity involves non-violent theft or damage.

Safest Counties

Rural Counties Lead the State in Safety

Wahkiakum County ranks as the safest in the state with a remarkably low total crime rate of 446.8 per 100,000. It is followed closely by Ferry and Stevens counties, where total crime rates stay well below 700 per 100,000, offering residents some of the most secure environments in the Pacific Northwest.

Crime Hotspots

Urban Centers Face Higher Volume of Reported Incidents

Pierce, King, and Spokane counties report the highest total crime rates, with Pierce leading at 5,103.1 per 100,000 residents. These figures reflect the complex safety challenges of high-density metropolitan areas where both property and violent crime rates naturally trend higher than in rural districts.

The Takeaway

A Diverse Safety Profile Across the Evergreen State

Washington offers a wide range of safety environments, from highly secure rural pockets to bustling urban hubs with typical metropolitan pressures. Prospective movers should note that while property crime is slightly elevated, the state's violent crime rate remains comfortably below the national average.

All Washington Counties

CountySafety Score
Wahkiakum County99/100
Ferry County99/100
Skamania County99/100
Stevens County99/100
San Juan County99/100
Klickitat County99/100
Island County98/100
Okanogan County98/100
Whitman County98/100
Lincoln County98/100
Pacific County98/100
Douglas County98/100
Pend Oreille County98/100
Chelan County97/100
Jefferson County97/100
Mason County97/100
Grays Harbor County97/100
Kittitas County96/100
Snohomish County96/100
Clallam County96/100
Columbia County96/100
Asotin County96/100
Thurston County96/100
Walla Walla County96/100
Cowlitz County95/100
Lewis County95/100
Franklin County95/100
Garfield County95/100
Yakima County95/100
Kitsap County95/100
Skagit County95/100
Clark County94/100
Grant County94/100
Adams County94/100
Benton County94/100
Whatcom County94/100
Spokane County93/100
King County92/100
Pierce County92/100

Crime rates per 100K population. — = data pending.

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Data Sources

Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.

Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.

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