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Is Tukwila, Washington Safe?

Population 22,003 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Tukwila runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 80% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,658 per 100K.

Tukwila Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTukwilaWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate241.4318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2324.52054.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate203.0--268.2
Theft Rate1658.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate495.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

241/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2325/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Tukwila

Violent crime in Tukwila is below the national average. The rate of 241.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2324.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,658 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Tukwila Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault203
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary370
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,658
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft495
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Tukwila Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tukwila
241.4
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tukwila
2324.5
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Tukwila Safety

Is Tukwila safe?
Not especially. Tukwila earns a D with a crime rate of 256.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Tukwila?
256.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 241.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2324.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Tukwila safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Tukwila's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,658 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Tukwila?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Tukwila generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Tukwila police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Tukwila?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Tukwila's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Tukwila compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Tukwila ranks behind about 71% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Tukwila to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Tukwila?
Bad. A D grade and 256.6 per-thousand rate put Tukwila below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 241 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Tukwila?
241.4 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (203), robbery (44), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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