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Is Shelton, Washington Safe?

Population 10,921 · Safer than 45% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,921, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Shelton earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 989 per 100K.

Shelton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSheltonWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate260.0318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1647.32054.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate181.0--268.2
Theft Rate989.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate330.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

190.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

260/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1647/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Shelton

Violent crime in Shelton is below the national average. The rate of 260.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1647.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 989 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Shelton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault181
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary212
079% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft989
071% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft330
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Shelton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shelton
260.0
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shelton
1647.3
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Shelton Safety

Is Shelton safe?
It depends on where in Shelton you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Shelton?
190.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 260.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1647.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Shelton safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Shelton has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Shelton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Shelton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Shelton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Shelton?
Crime rates have held steady in Shelton, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Shelton compare to other cities in Washington?
Middle of the pack for Washington. Shelton isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 50th percentile among Washington cities.
How safe is Shelton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Shelton?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 45th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Shelton?
260.0 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (181), robbery (57), and murder (5.0) 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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