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Is Yelm, Washington Safe?

Population 12,043 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,043, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Yelm 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 1,631 per 100K.

Yelm Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricYelmWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate285.0318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2162.22054.41,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate229.0--268.2
Theft Rate1631.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate425.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

285/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2162/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Yelm

Violent crime in Yelm is below the national average. The rate of 285.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2162.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,631 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Yelm Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault229
085% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary388
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,631
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft425
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Yelm Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Yelm
285.0
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Yelm
2162.2
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Yelm Safety

Is Yelm safe?
Not especially. Yelm earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Yelm?
244.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 285.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2162.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Yelm safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Yelm's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,631 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Yelm?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Yelm generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Yelm police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Yelm?
No. Crime in Yelm has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Yelm compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Yelm ranks behind about 74% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Yelm 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 Yelm?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.7 per-thousand rate put Yelm below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 285 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Yelm?
285.0 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (229), robbery (39), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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