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Is Fife, Washington Safe?

Population 11,061 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,061, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Fife earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,122 per 100K.

Fife Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFifeWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate407.6318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1830.32054.41,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate266.0--268.2
Theft Rate1122.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate298.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

223.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

408/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1830/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fife

Violent crime in Fife is close to the national average. The rate of 407.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1830.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,122 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fife Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault266
099% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery79
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary328
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,122
080% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft298
094% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fife Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fife
407.6
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fife
1830.3
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fife Safety

Is Fife safe?
Not especially. Fife earns a C with a crime rate of 223.8 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 Fife?
223.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 407.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1830.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fife safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fife's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,122 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fife?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fife generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fife police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fife?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Fife's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Fife compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Fife ranks behind about 70% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Fife 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 Fife?
Bad. A C grade and 223.8 per-thousand rate put Fife below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 408 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fife?
407.6 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (266), robbery (79), and murder (8.0) 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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