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Is Vancouver, Washington Safe?

Population 199,698 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Vancouver means there's room for concern. The 228.3 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,274 per 100K.

Vancouver Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricVancouverWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate373.7318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1908.92054.41,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate298.0--268.2
Theft Rate1274.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate403.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

228.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

374/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1909/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Vancouver

Violent crime in Vancouver is close to the national average. The rate of 373.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1908.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,274 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Vancouver Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault298
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery75
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary356
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,274
091% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft403
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Vancouver Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vancouver
373.7
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vancouver
1908.9
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Vancouver Safety

Is Vancouver safe?
Not especially. Vancouver earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.3 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 Vancouver?
228.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 373.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1908.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Vancouver safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Vancouver's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,274 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Vancouver?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Vancouver generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Vancouver police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Vancouver?
Crime rates have held steady in Vancouver, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Vancouver compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Vancouver ranks behind about 71% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Vancouver to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Vancouver?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.3 per-thousand rate put Vancouver below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 374 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Vancouver?
373.7 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (298), robbery (75), and murder (8.0) 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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