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Is East Wenatchee, Washington Safe?

Population 14,414 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

East Wenatchee is a smaller community of 14,414 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 223.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,375 per 100K.

East Wenatchee Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEast WenatcheeWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate383.0318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1848.72054.41,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate302.0--268.2
Theft Rate1375.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate388.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

223.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

383/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1849/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for East Wenatchee

Violent crime in East Wenatchee is close to the national average. The rate of 383.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1848.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,375 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 302 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

East Wenatchee Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault302
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary292
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,375
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft388
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How East Wenatchee Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

East Wenatchee
383.0
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

East Wenatchee
1848.7
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About East Wenatchee Safety

Is East Wenatchee safe?
Not especially. East Wenatchee earns a C with a crime rate of 223.2 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 East Wenatchee?
223.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 383.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1848.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is East Wenatchee safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. East Wenatchee's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,375 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in East Wenatchee?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in East Wenatchee generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the East Wenatchee police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in East Wenatchee?
Yes, there's been an uptick. East Wenatchee's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does East Wenatchee compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. East Wenatchee ranks behind about 67% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is East Wenatchee 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 East Wenatchee?
Bad. A C grade and 223.2 per-thousand rate put East Wenatchee below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 383 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in East Wenatchee?
383.0 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (302), robbery (62), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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