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Is Gig Harbor, Washington Safe?

Population 12,630 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Gig Harbor is a smaller community of 12,630 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 205 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,263 per 100K.

Gig Harbor Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGig HarborWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate272.5318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1777.42054.41,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate153.0--268.2
Theft Rate1263.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate241.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

205 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

273/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1777/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Gig Harbor

Violent crime in Gig Harbor is below the national average. The rate of 272.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1777.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,263 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Gig Harbor Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault153
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary304
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,263
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft241
076% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Gig Harbor Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gig Harbor
272.5
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gig Harbor
1777.4
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Gig Harbor Safety

Is Gig Harbor safe?
Not especially. Gig Harbor earns a C with a crime rate of 205 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Gig Harbor?
205 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 272.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1777.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Gig Harbor safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Gig Harbor has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Gig Harbor?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Gig Harbor generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Gig Harbor police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Gig Harbor?
No. Crime in Gig Harbor has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Gig Harbor compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Gig Harbor ranks behind about 69% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Gig Harbor to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Gig Harbor?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Gig Harbor?
272.5 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (153), robbery (67), and murder (6.0) 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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