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Is Renton, Washington Safe?

Population 104,975 · Safer than 11% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Renton has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate above the national average and an overall rate of 289.6 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,792 per 100K.

Renton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRentonWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate437.6318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2458.32054.41,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate348.0--268.2
Theft Rate1792.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate488.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

289.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

438/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2458/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Renton

Violent crime in Renton is above the national average. The rate of 437.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2458.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,792 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 348 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Renton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault348
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery101
01.6x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary372
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,792
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft488
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Renton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Renton
437.6
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Renton
2458.3
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Renton Safety

Is Renton safe?
Not especially. Renton earns a D- with a crime rate of 289.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Renton?
289.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 437.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2458.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Renton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Renton's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,792 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Renton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Renton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Renton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Renton?
Crime rates have held steady in Renton, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Renton compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Renton ranks behind about 85% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Renton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Renton?
Bad. A D- grade and 289.6 per-thousand rate put Renton below 89% of US cities. Violent crime at 438 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Renton?
437.6 per 100,000, which is 20% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (348), robbery (101), and murder (9.0) 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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