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Is Cheney, Washington Safe?

Population 12,650 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,650, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Cheney earns a D+ with violent crime well below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,432 per 100K.

Cheney Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCheneyWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate216.2318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2228.82054.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate156.0--268.2
Theft Rate1432.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate297.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

216/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2229/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cheney

Violent crime in Cheney is well below the national average. The rate of 216.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2228.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,432 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cheney Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault156
058% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery30
047% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary432
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,432
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft297
093% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cheney Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cheney
216.2
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cheney
2228.8
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cheney Safety

Is Cheney safe?
Not especially. Cheney earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Cheney?
244.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 216.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2228.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cheney safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Cheney's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,432 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cheney?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cheney generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cheney police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cheney?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Cheney's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Cheney compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Cheney ranks behind about 68% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Cheney to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Cheney?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.5 per-thousand rate put Cheney below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 216 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Cheney?
216.2 per 100,000, which is 41% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (156), robbery (30), and murder (4.0) 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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