2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Kelso, WA vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata has 2% less violent crime than Kelso.
- Arcata has 26% less property crime than Kelso.
 Kelso, WAArcata, CAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock20.222.7
 Property Crime76  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Kelso    3 Reviews

Disclaimer: This was written in 2019. All info subject to change! Kelso is a quieter town, with a lot to offer if you have the money. If you do NOT have money, the  More

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Over 15 years ago

It rains here so much if you have SAD do not move here. If you have allergies not a good place to  More

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Over 15 years ago

It is overcast here a lot and not good if you are  More

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Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews

Pros: Nature hikes Cons: One of highest crime rates in the nation. Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs) No  More

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It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you? - You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year. - Chilly  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Kelso, WashingtonCrime Index
 Lexington, WA 
 Cougar, WA 
 Beacon Hill, WA 
 Kalama, WA18.05
 Ryderwood, WA20.25
 Castle Rock, WA26.45
 Longview Heights, WA27.55
 West Side Highway, WA29.8
 Woodland, WA37.4
 Kelso, WA48.3

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