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Is Ridgefield, Washington Safe?

Population 16,132 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Ridgefield 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 257.2 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,438 per 100K.

Ridgefield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRidgefieldWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate371.9318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2199.62054.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate300.0--268.2
Theft Rate1438.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate356.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

372/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2200/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ridgefield

Violent crime in Ridgefield is close to the national average. The rate of 371.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2199.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,438 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ridgefield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault300
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery80
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary298
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,438
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft356
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Ridgefield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ridgefield
371.9
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ridgefield
2199.6
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Ridgefield Safety

Is Ridgefield safe?
Not especially. Ridgefield earns a D with a crime rate of 257.2 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 Ridgefield?
257.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 371.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2199.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ridgefield safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Ridgefield's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,438 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Ridgefield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ridgefield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ridgefield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ridgefield?
No. Crime in Ridgefield has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Ridgefield compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Ridgefield?
Bad. A D grade and 257.2 per-thousand rate put Ridgefield below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 372 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Ridgefield?
371.9 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (300), robbery (80), and murder (4.0) 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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