2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Murrieta, CA vs Port Townsend, WA

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- Port Townsend has 63% more violent crime than Murrieta.
- Port Townsend has 44% more property crime than Murrieta.
 Murrieta, CAPort Townsend, WAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock23.122.7
 Property Crime23.7  Unlock35.4

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

Reviews for Murrieta    39 Reviews

Paul · 
Over 2 years ago

Very expensive to rent here. Many apartments in Murrieta charge as much as $2,300 for a single bedroom. But this is California, so maybe it’s cheaper than LA or Orange  More

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I moved here for my wife's job. It's a cookie cutter middle class community that costs 2-3 times as much as Texas. Homes aren't custom. They are tract homes on small  More

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George · 

A great place to live and raise a family. It’s a quintessential bedroom community. Very safe. Violent crime is a rarity here. Property crime is very low here too.  More

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Reviews for Port Townsend    8 Reviews

We live a little over an hour away and absolutely love Port Townsend and the surrounding areas. There are a lot of surprises. There are great places to eat, live music,  More

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I loved living in Port Townsend for about 20 years. It’s a quiet and safe town with several festivals, art, music, and more. The main economy is centered around tourism  More

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Transplant Californians are selling their shacks for a million, and purchasing homes here for twice what they should cost due to supply and demand. Port Townsend is a  More

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