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Is Camas, Washington Safe?

Population 27,749 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Camas faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,691 per 100K.

Camas Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCamasWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate279.4318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2335.92054.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate185.0--268.2
Theft Rate1691.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate421.0--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+

279/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2336/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Camas

Violent crime in Camas is below the national average. The rate of 279.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2335.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,691 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Camas Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault185
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary295
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,691
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft421
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Camas Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Camas
279.4
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Camas
2335.9
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Camas Safety

Is Camas safe?
Not especially. Camas earns a D with a crime rate of 261.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Camas?
261.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 279.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2335.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Camas safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Camas's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,691 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Camas?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Camas generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Camas police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Camas?
Crime rates have held steady in Camas, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Camas compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Camas ranks behind about 87% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Camas to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Camas?
Bad. A D grade and 261.5 per-thousand rate put Camas below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 279 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Camas?
279.4 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (185), robbery (39), 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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