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Is Battle Ground, Washington Safe?

Population 23,513 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Battle Ground faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 85% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,506 per 100K.

Battle Ground Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBattle GroundWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate402.2318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2349.32054.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate318.0--268.2
Theft Rate1506.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate302.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

275.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

402/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2349/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Battle Ground

Violent crime in Battle Ground is close to the national average. The rate of 402.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2349.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,506 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 318 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Battle Ground Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault318
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery93
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary381
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,506
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft302
095% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Battle Ground Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Battle Ground
402.2
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Battle Ground
2349.3
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Battle Ground Safety

Is Battle Ground safe?
Not especially. Battle Ground earns a D- with a crime rate of 275.2 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 Battle Ground?
275.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 402.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2349.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Battle Ground safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Battle Ground's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,506 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Battle Ground?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Battle Ground generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Battle Ground police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Battle Ground?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Battle Ground's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Battle Ground compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Battle Ground ranks behind about 94% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Battle Ground to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Battle Ground?
Bad. A D- grade and 275.2 per-thousand rate put Battle Ground below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 402 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Battle Ground?
402.2 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (318), robbery (93), and murder (3.0) 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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