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Is Port Orchard, Washington Safe?

Population 19,839 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Port Orchard 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 1,803 per 100K.

Port Orchard Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPort OrchardWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate415.7318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2327.12054.41,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate241.0--268.2
Theft Rate1803.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate239.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

274.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

416/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2327/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Port Orchard

Violent crime in Port Orchard is close to the national average. The rate of 415.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2327.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,803 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Port Orchard Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault241
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery101
01.6x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary343
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,803
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft239
075% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Port Orchard Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Port Orchard
415.7
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Port Orchard
2327.1
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Port Orchard Safety

Is Port Orchard safe?
Not especially. Port Orchard earns a D- with a crime rate of 274.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Port Orchard?
274.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 415.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2327.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Port Orchard safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Port Orchard's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,803 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Port Orchard?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Port Orchard generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Port Orchard police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Port Orchard?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Port Orchard's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Port Orchard compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Port Orchard ranks behind about 90% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Port Orchard to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Port Orchard?
Bad. A D- grade and 274.3 per-thousand rate put Port Orchard below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 416 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Port Orchard?
415.7 per 100,000, which is 14% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (241), robbery (101), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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