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Is Lacey, Washington Safe?

Population 58,833 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for Lacey means there's room for concern. The 241 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,670 per 100K.

Lacey Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLaceyWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate281.5318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2128.22054.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate194.0--268.2
Theft Rate1670.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate199.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

241 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

282/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2128/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lacey

Violent crime in Lacey is below the national average. The rate of 281.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2128.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,670 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lacey Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault194
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery32
051% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary306
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,670
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft199
063% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lacey Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lacey
281.5
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lacey
2128.2
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lacey Safety

Is Lacey safe?
Not especially. Lacey earns a D+ with a crime rate of 241 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lacey?
241 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 281.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2128.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lacey safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lacey's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,670 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lacey?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lacey generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lacey police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lacey?
Crime rates have held steady in Lacey, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Lacey compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Lacey ranks behind about 80% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Lacey to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Lacey?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241 per-thousand rate put Lacey below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 282 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lacey?
281.5 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (194), robbery (32), and murder (4.0) 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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