Yakima County Crime & Safety
Yakima County, Washington
FBI UCRSafety Score
8/100
Higher = safer
Safety Rating
High Crime
Total Crime Rate
3042.9
per 100K population
Crime Statistics
Violent Crime Rate
392.0
per 100K population
National avg 380.7
Property Crime Rate
2650.9
per 100K population
National avg 1954.4
Safety Score
8/100
Higher = safer
State avg 26/100
State Safety Rank
#29
of 39 counties (1 = safest)
Data Story
About Crime & Safety in Yakima County, Washington
Yakima County Faces Above-Average Crime Rates
Yakima County reports 3,042.9 crimes per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national average of 2,385.5. Its safety score currently stands at 95.2 out of 100.
Comparing Yakima to Washington State Averages
The county's safety score of 95.2 is lower than the state average of 96.2. With 3,042.9 crimes per 100,000, Yakima also exceeds the state’s average crime rate of 2,377.2.
Monitoring Safety Across Yakima’s Communities
Data from 13 reporting agencies shows that Yakima County has a more active crime profile than its rural neighbors. This higher volume of reports reflects both its larger population and its role as a regional hub.
Violent Crime Rates Exceed State Average
Yakima's violent crime rate of 392.0 per 100,000 is higher than both the national average and the state average of 249.6. Property crime is also elevated at 2,650.9 per 100,000 residents.
Prioritizing Home Safety in Yakima
High crime rates suggest that active home security is important for Yakima residents. Installing deadbolts, using security cameras, and participating in neighborhood watch programs can significantly reduce your personal risk.
Crime Advisory: Yakima County
Safety Verdict
Yakima County has a safety score of 8/100, indicating a higher crime area with elevated overall crime (3042.9 incidents per 100,000 residents, 2022 data).
Violent vs. Property Crime
Violent crime stands at 392.0 per 100K and property crime at 2650.9 per 100K (2022 data). In this county, property crime dominates.
Data Coverage
This data reflects partial coverage from 13 law enforcement agencies in Yakima County for 2022. Figures may underrepresent actual crime levels due to incomplete reporting.
State Comparison
Compared to the rest of Washington, total crime is 28% above the Washington average and its safety score is 18 points below the state mean.
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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.