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Is Longview, Washington Safe?

Population 38,362 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Longview faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 85% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,632 per 100K.

Longview Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLongviewWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate285.6318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2433.42054.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate220.0--268.2
Theft Rate1632.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate358.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

271.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

286/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2433/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Longview

Violent crime in Longview is below the national average. The rate of 285.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2433.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,632 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Longview Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault220
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary386
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,632
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft358
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Longview Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Longview
285.6
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Longview
2433.4
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Longview Safety

Is Longview safe?
Not especially. Longview earns a D with a crime rate of 271.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Longview?
271.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 285.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2433.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Longview safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Longview's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,632 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Longview?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Longview generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Longview police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Longview?
Crime rates have held steady in Longview, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Longview compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Longview ranks behind about 85% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Longview 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 Longview?
Bad. A D grade and 271.9 per-thousand rate put Longview below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 286 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Longview?
285.6 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (220), robbery (66), and murder (5.0) 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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