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Is West Richland, Washington Safe?

Population 19,257 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

West Richland is a smaller community of 19,257 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 228.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,193 per 100K.

West Richland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWest RichlandWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate304.1318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1985.12054.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate180.0--268.2
Theft Rate1193.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate422.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

228.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

304/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1985/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for West Richland

Violent crime in West Richland is below the national average. The rate of 304.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1985.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,193 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

West Richland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault180
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary256
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,193
085% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft422
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How West Richland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

West Richland
304.1
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

West Richland
1985.1
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About West Richland Safety

Is West Richland safe?
Not especially. West Richland earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in West Richland?
228.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 304.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1985.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is West Richland safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. West Richland's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,193 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in West Richland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in West Richland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the West Richland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in West Richland?
Yes, there's been an uptick. West Richland's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does West Richland compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. West Richland ranks behind about 68% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is West Richland 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 West Richland?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.9 per-thousand rate put West Richland below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 304 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in West Richland?
304.1 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (180), robbery (37), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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