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Is Washington, Missouri Safe?

Population 15,906 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Washington has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 261.5 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,794 per 100K.

Washington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWashingtonMissouri AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate346.7333.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2268.42080.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate211.0--268.2
Theft Rate1794.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate334.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

261.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

347/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2268/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Washington

Violent crime in Washington is close to the national average. The rate of 346.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2268.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,794 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Washington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault211
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary261
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,794
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft334
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Washington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Washington
346.7
State
333.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Washington
2268.4
State
2080.7
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Washington Safety

Is Washington safe?
Not especially. Washington earns a D with a crime rate of 261.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Washington?
261.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 346.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2268.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Washington safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Washington's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,794 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Washington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Washington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Washington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Washington?
No. Crime in Washington has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Washington compare to other cities in Missouri?
Below average for the state. Washington ranks behind about 73% of Missouri cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Washington to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Washington?
Bad. A D grade and 261.5 per-thousand rate put Washington below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 347 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Washington?
346.7 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (211), robbery (59), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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