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Crime & Safety in Tacoma, WA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Tacoma has a violent crime rate of 845 per 100,000 residents, 122% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 571.7 per 100,000, robbery at 193.0, rape at 73.2. The murder rate is 7.3 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 5,221 per 100,000, 166% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,668, burglary at 809, vehicle theft at 744 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 86 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Tacoma receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Tacoma vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent845.2/100K
122% above US avg
Murder7.3/100K
16% above US avg
Rape73.2/100K
Robbery193.0/100K
Assault571.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property5,220.7/100K
166% above US avg
Burglary808.6/100K
Theft3,668.4/100K
Vehicle Theft743.7/100K
Arson41.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)86
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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