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Is Yakima, Washington Safe?

Population 97,458 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Yakima has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 267.7 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,396 per 100K.

Yakima Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricYakimaWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate359.2318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2317.52054.41,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate256.0--268.2
Theft Rate1396.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate495.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

267.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

359/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2318/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Yakima

Violent crime in Yakima is close to the national average. The rate of 359.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2317.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,396 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Yakima Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault256
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery75
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary343
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,396
0100% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft495
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Yakima Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Yakima
359.2
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Yakima
2317.5
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Yakima Safety

Is Yakima safe?
Not especially. Yakima earns a D with a crime rate of 267.7 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 Yakima?
267.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 359.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2317.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Yakima safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Yakima's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,396 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Yakima?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Yakima generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Yakima police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Yakima?
No. Crime in Yakima has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Yakima compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Yakima ranks behind about 88% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Yakima to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Yakima?
Bad. A D grade and 267.7 per-thousand rate put Yakima below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 359 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Yakima?
359.2 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (256), robbery (75), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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