Washington is widely known for its breathtaking mountain ranges, evergreen forests, coastal scenery, and thriving cities. From the technology hub of Seattle to the picturesque Olympic Peninsula, the Evergreen State attracts millions of residents and visitors every year.
While Washington consistently ranks among the nation’s most desirable places to live, some communities continue to experience higher-than-average violent crime rates. Understanding local crime trends can help residents, businesses, and travelers make informed decisions while recognizing that crime levels can vary significantly from one neighborhood to another.
Quick Guide
- State: Washington
- Ranking Basis: Reported violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Includes: Assault, robbery, rape, and homicide
- Highest Violent Crime Rate: Tacoma
- Lowest on This List: Federal Way
- Source: areavibes
This ranking highlights the 10 cities in Washington with the highest violent crime rates per 100,000 residents, based on the latest available crime statistics. Violent crime includes offenses such as homicide, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
10. Federal Way
- Population: 100,624
- 545 violent crimes per 100k
- violent crimes per day: 1.49
- chance of being a victim: 1 in 183
- Total Crimes / 100k: 4,918
Rounding out our list at #10 is Federal Way, WA. With a population of 100,624 and a violent crime rate of 545 per 100,000 people (67% higher than the Washington average), some parts of Federal Way are incredible unsafe.
The violent crime rate consists of 338 counts of assault, 150 counts of robbery, 52 counts of rape and 5 counts of homicide. Residents can expect to have a 1 in 183 chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime.
9. Olympia
- Population: 54,379
- 565 violent crimes per 100k
- violent crimes per day: 1.55
- chance of being a victim: 1 in 177
- Total Crimes / 100k: 4,000
Economic conditions, education, social environment, law enforcement and urbanization can all have an impact on crime rates. Feeling the effects of most of those issues, Olympia, WA comes in as the 9th most dangerous city in Washington with a violent crime rate of 565 per 100,000 people.…