Olympia, WA has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average. With a rate of 20.4, it falls below the US average of 22.7. However, the city's property crime rate is significantly higher at 61.2 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that while residents of Olympia may feel relatively safer from violent crimes, they may still face a risk of property crimes such as theft and burglary. This could be attributed to a combination of factors such as population density, economic disparities, and law enforcement efforts. Despite this, Olympia has implemented various measures to address crime, including community policing and neighborhood watch programs. While the city continues to work towards reducing property crime rates, it is important for residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect their homes and belongings.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Olympia violent crime is 20.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Olympia property crime is 61.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.