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Is Tumwater, Washington Safe?

Population 28,010 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 28,010, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Tumwater earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,729 per 100K.

Tumwater Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTumwaterWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate317.4318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2045.42054.41,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate264.0--268.2
Theft Rate1729.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate468.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

236.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

317/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2045/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Tumwater

Violent crime in Tumwater is close to the national average. The rate of 317.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2045.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,729 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Tumwater Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault264
098% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary304
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,729
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft468
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Tumwater Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tumwater
317.4
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Tumwater
2045.4
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Tumwater Safety

Is Tumwater safe?
Not especially. Tumwater earns a C- with a crime rate of 236.3 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 Tumwater?
236.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 317.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2045.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Tumwater safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Tumwater's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,729 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Tumwater?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Tumwater generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Tumwater police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Tumwater?
Crime rates have held steady in Tumwater, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Tumwater compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Tumwater ranks behind about 79% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Tumwater to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Tumwater?
Bad. A C- grade and 236.3 per-thousand rate put Tumwater below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 317 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Tumwater?
317.4 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (264), robbery (58), 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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