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Is Spokane Valley, Washington Safe?

Population 108,405 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Spokane Valley has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D+ safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 254.7 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,791 per 100K.

Spokane Valley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSpokane ValleyWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate278.7318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2268.42054.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate187.0--268.2
Theft Rate1791.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate455.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

254.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

279/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2268/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Spokane Valley

Violent crime in Spokane Valley is below the national average. The rate of 278.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2268.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,791 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Spokane Valley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault187
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery69
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary249
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,791
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft455
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Spokane Valley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Spokane Valley
278.7
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Spokane Valley
2268.4
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Spokane Valley Safety

Is Spokane Valley safe?
Not especially. Spokane Valley earns a D+ with a crime rate of 254.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Spokane Valley?
254.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 278.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2268.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Spokane Valley safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Spokane Valley's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,791 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Spokane Valley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Spokane Valley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Spokane Valley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Spokane Valley?
Crime rates have held steady in Spokane Valley, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Spokane Valley compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Spokane Valley ranks behind about 88% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Spokane Valley 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 Spokane Valley?
Bad. A D+ grade and 254.7 per-thousand rate put Spokane Valley below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 279 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Spokane Valley?
278.7 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (187), robbery (69), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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