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Is Port Angeles, Washington Safe?

Population 20,146 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 20,146, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Port Angeles earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,735 per 100K.

Port Angeles Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPort AngelesWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate253.3318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2272.52054.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate175.0--268.2
Theft Rate1735.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate420.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

253/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2273/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Port Angeles

Violent crime in Port Angeles is below the national average. The rate of 253.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2272.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,735 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Port Angeles Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault175
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary296
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,735
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft420
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Port Angeles Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Port Angeles
253.3
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Port Angeles
2272.5
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Port Angeles Safety

Is Port Angeles safe?
Not especially. Port Angeles earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Port Angeles?
252.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 253.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2272.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Port Angeles safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Port Angeles's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,735 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Port Angeles?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Port Angeles generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Port Angeles police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Port Angeles?
Crime rates have held steady in Port Angeles, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Port Angeles compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Port Angeles ranks behind about 89% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Port Angeles 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 Port Angeles?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252.6 per-thousand rate put Port Angeles below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 253 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Port Angeles?
253.3 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (175), robbery (63), 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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