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Is Moses Lake, Washington Safe?

Population 27,469 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Moses Lake is a smaller community of 27,469 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 245.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,739 per 100K.

Moses Lake Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMoses LakeWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate246.9318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2211.42054.41,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate191.0--268.2
Theft Rate1739.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate393.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

247/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2211/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Moses Lake

Violent crime in Moses Lake is below the national average. The rate of 246.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2211.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,739 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Moses Lake Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault191
071% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary403
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,739
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft393
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Moses Lake Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Moses Lake
246.9
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Moses Lake
2211.4
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Moses Lake Safety

Is Moses Lake safe?
Not especially. Moses Lake earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Moses Lake?
245.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 246.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2211.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Moses Lake safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Moses Lake's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,739 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Moses Lake?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Moses Lake generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Moses Lake police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Moses Lake?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Moses Lake's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Moses Lake compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Moses Lake ranks behind about 83% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Moses Lake 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 Moses Lake?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.8 per-thousand rate put Moses Lake below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 247 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Moses Lake?
246.9 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (191), robbery (49), and murder (2.0) 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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