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Is Pasco, Washington Safe?

Population 82,848 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Pasco means there's room for concern. The 230 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime above the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,128 per 100K.

Pasco Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPascoWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate441.0318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1858.82054.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate358.0--268.2
Theft Rate1128.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate210.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

230 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

441/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1859/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pasco

Violent crime in Pasco is above the national average. The rate of 441.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1858.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,128 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 358 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Pasco Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault358
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary320
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,128
080% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft210
066% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pasco Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pasco
441.0
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pasco
1858.8
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pasco Safety

Is Pasco safe?
Not especially. Pasco earns a C- with a crime rate of 230 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Pasco?
230 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 441.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1858.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pasco safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pasco's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,128 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pasco?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pasco generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pasco police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pasco?
No. Crime in Pasco has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Pasco compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Pasco ranks behind about 67% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Pasco to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Pasco?
Bad. A C- grade and 230 per-thousand rate put Pasco below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 441 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pasco?
441.0 per 100,000, which is 21% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (358), robbery (66), and murder (3.0) 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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