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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

26/100

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 County81/100
Ferry County76/100
Stevens County72/100
Skamania County71/100
San Juan County69/100
Klickitat County62/100
Island County52/100
Okanogan County50/100
Whitman County48/100
Lincoln County44/100
Pacific County43/100
Douglas County35/100
Pend Oreille County34/100
Jefferson County28/100
Chelan County26/100
Mason County22/100
Grays Harbor County17/100
Kittitas County17/100
Snohomish County16/100
Clallam County15/100
Columbia County14/100
Asotin County13/100
Thurston County11/100
Walla Walla County10/100
Lewis County9/100
Cowlitz County9/100
Franklin County8/100
Garfield County8/100
Yakima County8/100
Kitsap County7/100
Skagit County6/100
Clark County5/100
Grant County4/100
Whatcom County4/100
Benton County4/100
Adams County4/100
Spokane County3/100
King County2/100
Pierce County2/100

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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