2026 Compare Cities Crime:
Kelso, WA vs Tacoma, WA

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- Tacoma has 52% more violent crime than Kelso.
- Tacoma has 11% more property crime than Kelso.
 Kelso, WATacoma, WAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock43.322.7
 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 16 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 16 years ago

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

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Reviews for Tacoma    40 Reviews

I've lived in Tacoma for 3.5 years and love it! It's not a perfect city, nowhere is perfect and Tacoma does have its' share of problems, but overall have found T-Town  More

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Over 5 years ago

We LOVE tacoma. Grew up in Seattle, and tacoma is so much better! Easy access to the water, hiking, and Mt Rainier and the Olympics. We love the coffee shops and  More

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Over 6 years ago

Having lived over half my life here I can tell you real friends are few and far between. You will go through many and only have a handful who stick with you. Your  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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