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Is Walla Walla, Washington Safe?

Population 34,058 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 34,058, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Walla Walla earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,886 per 100K.

Walla Walla Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWalla WallaWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate274.8318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2165.82054.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate189.0--268.2
Theft Rate1886.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate471.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

275/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2166/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Walla Walla

Violent crime in Walla Walla is below the national average. The rate of 274.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2165.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,886 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Walla Walla Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault189
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary335
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,886
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft471
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Walla Walla Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Walla Walla
274.8
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Walla Walla
2165.8
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Walla Walla Safety

Is Walla Walla safe?
Not especially. Walla Walla earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Walla Walla?
244.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 274.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2165.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Walla Walla safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Walla Walla's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,886 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Walla Walla?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Walla Walla generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Walla Walla police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Walla Walla?
No. Crime in Walla Walla has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Walla Walla compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Walla Walla ranks behind about 70% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Walla Walla to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Walla Walla?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.1 per-thousand rate put Walla Walla below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 275 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Walla Walla?
274.8 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (189), robbery (58), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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