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Is Spokane, Washington Safe?

Population 230,783 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Spokane, Washington sits below average for US cities. The C- grade comes from a 239.4 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,727 per 100K.

Spokane Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSpokaneWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate344.9318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2049.42054.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate202.0--268.2
Theft Rate1727.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate216.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

239.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

345/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2049/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Spokane

Violent crime in Spokane is close to the national average. The rate of 344.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2049.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,727 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Spokane Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault202
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary259
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,727
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft216
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Spokane Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Spokane
344.9
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Spokane
2049.4
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Spokane Safety

Is Spokane safe?
Not especially. Spokane earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.4 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 Spokane?
239.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 344.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2049.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Spokane safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Spokane's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,727 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Spokane?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Spokane generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Spokane police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Spokane?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Spokane's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Spokane compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Spokane ranks behind about 71% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Spokane to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Spokane?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.4 per-thousand rate put Spokane below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 345 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Spokane?
344.9 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (202), robbery (62), and murder (3.0) 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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