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Is Enumclaw, Washington Safe?

Population 13,172 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,172, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Enumclaw earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,459 per 100K.

Enumclaw Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEnumclawWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate342.8318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2098.82054.41,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate240.0--268.2
Theft Rate1459.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate387.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

343/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2099/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Enumclaw

Violent crime in Enumclaw is close to the national average. The rate of 342.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2098.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,459 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Enumclaw Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault240
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary265
098% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,459
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft387
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Enumclaw Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Enumclaw
342.8
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Enumclaw
2098.8
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Enumclaw Safety

Is Enumclaw safe?
Not especially. Enumclaw earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.2 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 Enumclaw?
244.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 342.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2098.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Enumclaw safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Enumclaw's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,459 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Enumclaw?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Enumclaw generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Enumclaw police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Enumclaw?
No. Crime in Enumclaw has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Enumclaw compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Enumclaw ranks behind about 73% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Enumclaw to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Enumclaw?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.2 per-thousand rate put Enumclaw below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 343 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Enumclaw?
342.8 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (240), robbery (68), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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