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Is Kent, Washington Safe?

Population 134,871 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for Kent means there's room for concern. The 242.9 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,625 per 100K.

Kent Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKentWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate333.5318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2095.92054.41,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate277.0--268.2
Theft Rate1625.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate508.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

242.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

334/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2096/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kent

Violent crime in Kent is close to the national average. The rate of 333.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2095.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,625 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kent Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault277
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery77
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary307
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,625
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft508
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kent Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kent
333.5
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kent
2095.9
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kent Safety

Is Kent safe?
Not especially. Kent earns a D+ with a crime rate of 242.9 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 Kent?
242.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 333.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2095.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kent safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kent's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,625 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kent?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kent generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kent police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kent?
No. Crime in Kent has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Kent compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Kent ranks behind about 79% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Kent 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 Kent?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242.9 per-thousand rate put Kent below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 334 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kent?
333.5 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (277), robbery (77), 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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