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Is Washougal, Washington Safe?

Population 18,028 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Washougal is a smaller community of 18,028 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 211.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,467 per 100K.

Washougal Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWashougalWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate272.5318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1839.32054.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate223.0--268.2
Theft Rate1467.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate411.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

211.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

273/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1839/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Washougal

Violent crime in Washougal is below the national average. The rate of 272.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1839.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,467 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Washougal Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault223
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary304
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,467
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft411
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Washougal Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Washougal
272.5
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Washougal
1839.3
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Washougal Safety

Is Washougal safe?
Not especially. Washougal earns a C with a crime rate of 211.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Washougal?
211.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 272.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1839.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Washougal safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Washougal has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Washougal?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Washougal generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Washougal police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Washougal?
No. Crime in Washougal has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Washougal compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Washougal ranks behind about 70% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Washougal 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 Washougal?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Washougal?
272.5 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (223), robbery (68), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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