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Is Puyallup, Washington Safe?

Population 42,682 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Puyallup is a smaller community of 42,682 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 248.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,568 per 100K.

Puyallup Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPuyallupWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate339.7318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2148.82054.41,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate195.0--268.2
Theft Rate1568.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate411.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

248.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

340/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2149/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Puyallup

Violent crime in Puyallup is close to the national average. The rate of 339.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2148.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,568 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Puyallup Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault195
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary340
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,568
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft411
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Puyallup Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Puyallup
339.7
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Puyallup
2148.8
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Puyallup Safety

Is Puyallup safe?
Not especially. Puyallup earns a D+ with a crime rate of 248.9 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 Puyallup?
248.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 339.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2148.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Puyallup safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Puyallup's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,568 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Puyallup?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Puyallup generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Puyallup police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Puyallup?
No. Crime in Puyallup has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Puyallup compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Puyallup ranks behind about 71% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Puyallup to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Puyallup?
Bad. A D+ grade and 248.9 per-thousand rate put Puyallup below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 340 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Puyallup?
339.7 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (195), robbery (38), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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