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Is Kennewick, Washington Safe?

Population 88,366 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Kennewick faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 84% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,540 per 100K.

Kennewick Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKennewickWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate343.2318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2364.92054.41,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate242.0--268.2
Theft Rate1540.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate264.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

270.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

343/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2365/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kennewick

Violent crime in Kennewick is close to the national average. The rate of 343.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2364.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,540 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kennewick Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault242
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery84
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary421
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,540
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft264
083% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kennewick Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kennewick
343.2
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kennewick
2364.9
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kennewick Safety

Is Kennewick safe?
Not especially. Kennewick earns a D with a crime rate of 270.8 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 Kennewick?
270.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 343.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2364.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kennewick safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kennewick's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,540 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kennewick?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kennewick generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kennewick police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kennewick?
No. Crime in Kennewick has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Kennewick compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Kennewick ranks behind about 77% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Kennewick 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 Kennewick?
Bad. A D grade and 270.8 per-thousand rate put Kennewick below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 343 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kennewick?
343.2 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (242), robbery (84), and murder (7.0) 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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