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Is Sunnyside, Washington Safe?

Population 16,430 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 16,430, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Sunnyside earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,480 per 100K.

Sunnyside Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSunnysideWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate413.0318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1836.82054.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate277.0--268.2
Theft Rate1480.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate343.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

225 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

413/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1837/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sunnyside

Violent crime in Sunnyside is close to the national average. The rate of 413.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1836.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,480 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sunnyside Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault277
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary240
089% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,480
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft343
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sunnyside Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sunnyside
413.0
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sunnyside
1836.8
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sunnyside Safety

Is Sunnyside safe?
Not especially. Sunnyside earns a C with a crime rate of 225 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 Sunnyside?
225 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 413.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1836.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sunnyside safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sunnyside's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,480 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sunnyside?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sunnyside generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sunnyside police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sunnyside?
No. Crime in Sunnyside has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Sunnyside compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Sunnyside ranks behind about 63% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside?
Bad. A C grade and 225 per-thousand rate put Sunnyside below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 413 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sunnyside?
413.0 per 100,000, which is 14% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (277), robbery (56), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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