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Is Washington, Utah Safe?

Population 37,107 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Washington is a smaller community of 37,107 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 237.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,836 per 100K.

Washington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWashingtonUtah AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate299.2322.1363.8
Property Crime Rate2080.22062.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate233.0--268.2
Theft Rate1836.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate495.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

237.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

299/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2080/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Washington

Violent crime in Washington is below the national average. The rate of 299.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2080.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,836 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Washington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault233
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary250
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,836
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft495
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Washington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Washington
299.2
State
322.1
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Washington
2080.2
State
2062.3
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 C- with a crime rate of 237.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Washington?
237.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 299.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2080.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Washington safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Washington's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,836 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 C--rated city.
How does Washington compare to other cities in Utah?
Below average for the state. Washington ranks behind about 79% of Utah cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Washington to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Washington?
Bad. A C- grade and 237.9 per-thousand rate put Washington below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 299 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Washington?
299.2 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (233), robbery (45), and murder (6.0) 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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