Washington State has a slightly lower rate of violent crime than the US average, with 18.7 incidents per 100,000 population compared to 22.7 per 100,000 for the nation as a whole. However, it does have a higher rate of property crime than the national average, with 45.8 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants versus 35.4 per 100,000 nationally. These statistics indicate that although violence may be less common in Washington State compared to other areas of the country, property crime is still a concern worth addressing in order to keep residents safe and secure.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Washington violent crime is 18.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Washington property crime is 45.8. (The US average is 35.4)