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Is Wenatchee, Washington Safe?

Population 35,547 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 35,547, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Wenatchee earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,407 per 100K.

Wenatchee Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWenatcheeWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate223.7318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2312.32054.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate172.0--268.2
Theft Rate1407.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate329.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

253.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

224/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2312/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wenatchee

Violent crime in Wenatchee is below the national average. The rate of 223.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2312.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,407 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Wenatchee Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault172
064% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery31
049% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary295
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,407
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft329
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wenatchee Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wenatchee
223.7
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wenatchee
2312.3
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wenatchee Safety

Is Wenatchee safe?
Not especially. Wenatchee earns a D+ with a crime rate of 253.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Wenatchee?
253.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 223.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2312.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wenatchee safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Wenatchee's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,407 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Wenatchee?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wenatchee generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wenatchee police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wenatchee?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Wenatchee's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Wenatchee compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Wenatchee ranks behind about 74% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Wenatchee 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 Wenatchee?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253.6 per-thousand rate put Wenatchee below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 224 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Wenatchee?
223.7 per 100,000, which is 39% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (172), robbery (31), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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