Washington Crime Statistics
46 years of data (1979–2024)
Key Insights
- →Washington ranks #25 out of 51 states for violent crime rate (326.1 per 100K).
- →Violent crime decreased 9.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- →178 cities report crime data. Safest: Sedro Woolley (15.3/100K). Most dangerous: Tacoma (1063.0/100K).
- →303 murders in 2024 — a rate of 3.8 per 100K residents.
- →Since 1979, Washington's violent crime rate has changed by -25%.
Violent Crime Rate
326.1
-9.2% YoY
Murder Rate
3.8
303 total
Property Crime Rate
2466.5
196,288 total
Population
7,958,180
2024
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 25,950
Murder303
Rape3,007
Robbery5,372
Aggravated Assault17,268
Property Crime: 196,288
Burglary31,735
Larceny-Theft130,053
Motor Vehicle Theft34,500
Violent Crime Rate Trend
Homicide Rate Trend
Violent Crime Breakdown (2024)
Most Dangerous Cities
| City | Violent Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Tacoma | 1063.0 | 223,980 |
| Fife | 1017.7 | 10,612 |
| Tukwila | 926.8 | 20,933 |
| Seattle | 775.1 | 760,058 |
| Spokane | 674.9 | 229,529 |
| Lakewood | 648.1 | 61,873 |
| Vancouver | 582.3 | 198,194 |
| Port Angeles | 566.2 | 20,133 |
| Olympia | 564.8 | 55,775 |
| Federal Way | 545.4 | 96,631 |
Safest Cities
| City | Violent Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Sedro Woolley | 15.3 | 13,103 |
| Sammamish | 28.0 | 64,358 |
| Mercer Island | 36.9 | 24,416 |
| Bainbridge Island | 37.4 | 24,063 |
| Snoqualmie | 45.2 | 13,265 |
| Camas | 47.2 | 27,525 |
| Newcastle | 47.5 | 12,636 |
| Kirkland | 60.6 | 90,687 |
| Lake Forest Park | 62.4 | 12,812 |
| Enumclaw | 62.9 | 12,722 |
Crime Velocity — Which Cities Are Changing Fastest
Fastest Improving
Fastest Worsening
Velocity scores measure the direction and speed of crime changes. Negative = improving, positive = worsening. Full methodology →
Hate Crimes in Washington
578 incidents reported
Top bias motivations: Sexual Orientation (73), Religion (1)
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Arrest Demographics (National)
The FBI publishes state-level total arrest counts but does not break down arrest demographics by race at the state level in the same detail as national data. For national arrest demographic patterns, see our dedicated pages:
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer. Rates per 100,000 residents. City data from Table 8.