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Crime & Safety in Yakima, WA

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

Yakima has a violent crime rate of 446 per 100,000 residents, 17% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 293.1 per 100,000, robbery at 96.6, rape at 46.7. The murder rate is 9.6 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,892 per 100,000, 48% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,982, burglary at 466, vehicle theft at 444 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 45 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 455 federally declared disasters. Overall, Yakima receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent446.0/100K
17% above US avg
Murder9.6/100K
52% above US avg
Rape46.7/100K
Robbery96.6/100K
Assault293.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,891.6/100K
48% above US avg
Burglary466.2/100K
Theft1,981.6/100K
Vehicle Theft443.9/100K
Arson15.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)45
FEMA Disasters455

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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