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Is Maple Valley, Washington Safe?

Population 28,482 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 28,482, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Maple Valley earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,401 per 100K.

Maple Valley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMaple ValleyWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate251.8318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1844.52054.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate208.0--268.2
Theft Rate1401.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate243.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

209.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

252/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1845/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Maple Valley

Violent crime in Maple Valley is below the national average. The rate of 251.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1844.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,401 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Maple Valley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault208
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary324
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,401
0100% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft243
076% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Maple Valley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Maple Valley
251.8
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Maple Valley
1844.5
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Maple Valley Safety

Is Maple Valley safe?
Not especially. Maple Valley earns a C with a crime rate of 209.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Maple Valley?
209.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 251.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1844.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Maple Valley safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Maple Valley 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 Maple Valley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Maple Valley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Maple Valley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Maple Valley?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Maple Valley's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Maple Valley compare to other cities in Washington?
Middle of the pack for Washington. Maple Valley isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among Washington cities.
How safe is Maple Valley to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Maple Valley?
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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Maple Valley?
251.8 per 100,000, which is 31% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (208), robbery (38), 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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