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Is Pullman, Washington Safe?

Population 33,756 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Pullman has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 258 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,974 per 100K.

Pullman Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPullmanWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate366.6318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2213.32054.41,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate282.0--268.2
Theft Rate1974.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate235.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

258 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

367/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2213/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pullman

Violent crime in Pullman is close to the national average. The rate of 366.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2213.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,974 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pullman Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault282
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary360
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,974
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft235
074% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pullman Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pullman
366.6
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pullman
2213.3
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pullman Safety

Is Pullman safe?
Not especially. Pullman earns a D with a crime rate of 258 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 Pullman?
258 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 366.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2213.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pullman safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pullman's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,974 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pullman?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pullman generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pullman police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pullman?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Pullman's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Pullman compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Pullman ranks behind about 88% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Pullman 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 Pullman?
Bad. A D grade and 258 per-thousand rate put Pullman below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 367 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pullman?
366.6 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (282), robbery (49), and murder (8.0) 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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